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A     TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  IN  THIJ  APPENDIX  BY  THE  FIRST 
LINE.* 


A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have 
Again  our  ears  have  heard  the  voice 
Alas,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  . 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
Almighty  God,  in  humble  prayer 
Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross 
As  body,  when  the  soul  has  fled 
As  every  day  thy  mercy  spares 
As  parch'd  in  barren  sands        ... 
As  when  the  weary  trav'Uer  gains     .        . 
At  ev'ry  moment,  ev'ry  breath 
A  voice  from  the  desert  comes  awful  and  shrill 
Awake,  my  drowsy  soul,  awake 

BEHOLD  my  servant,  see  him  rise 
Behold  the  man  !   how  glorious  he 
Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
Behold  the  Saviour  on  the  cross 
Be  still,  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
Blessed  state,  and  happy  he     .         .         . 
Blest  hour,  when  virtuous  friends  shall  meet 
Blest  is  the  mem'ry  of  the  just 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

CHILDREN  of  the  Heav'nly  King      . 
Clav  to  clav,  and  dust  todust    . 
Come,  Blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light 
Come,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing    . 
Come  to  the  house  of  prayer      . 
Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  ye  languish 
DO  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die 

ENOUGH  of  life's  vain  scenes  I've  trod 
Eternal  pow'r,  whose  high  abode 
Exert  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain 

FARfromtheworld,  OLord,  Iflee 
Far  from  thy  fold,  O  Lord,  my  feet    . 
Father  of  all,  whose  sov'reign  will     . 
Father  of  eternal  },'race     .... 
Father  of  lights,  we  sing  thy  name 
Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear 
Father,  thy  jiaternal  care  .         .         ,         ■ 

Forgive,  Lord,  for  thy  mercy's  sake 
Forth  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky 

*  The  folios  are  the  same  as  they  are  in  the  new  and  enlarged 
edition  of  Hymns, 


IV  TABLE    OF    FIRST    LINKS. 

From  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows 
From  ev'ry  thought  and  wish  imjuire 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 

GIVE  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken 
Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above 
God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
God  reigns,  events  in  order  flow 
Go  to  dark  Gethseraane 
Great  God  of  wonders  !    all  thy  ways 
Great  God  !  what  do  I  see  and  hear 
Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 

HAIL  !   to  the  heav'nly  pow'r  which  broke 
Hail !  to  the  Lord's  anointed 
Happiness,  thou  lovely  name     . 
Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 
Hark  !   a  voice  divides  the  sky 
Hark!   the  song  of  Jubilee 
Hark  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise 
Hear  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
Heav'n  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin 
Heirs  of  unending  life 
Here,  in  a  world  of  doubts 
Holy  Ghost !  dispel  our  sadness 
How  bless'd  the  righteous,  when  he  dies 
How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord 
How  oft,  alas  !   this  wretched  heart  . 
How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
How  sweetly  flowM  the  gospel's  sound 
Howwond'rous  and  great  thy  woiks,  God  of  praise 

I  CANNOT  shun  the  stroke  of  death 
I  would  not  live  alway,  I  ask  not  to  stay 
If  all  our  hopes,  and  all  our  fears 
In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth 
Is  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home 
Jesus  !  I  my  cross  have  taken     . 
Jesus  !   when  faith  with  fixed  eyes     , 

LET  others  boast  their  ancient  line 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 
Like  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain    . 
Lord,  forever  at  thy  side 
Lord  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 
Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace    . 
Lord  of  the  sea,  thy  potent  sway  ^    . 
Lord,  should  we  leave  thy  hallow'd  feet 


TABLE    OF    TIIR    FIRST    MNES. 


Lord,  teach  iij?  how  to  pray  aright     . 
Lord,  what  is  man  ?   extromos  how  wide 
Lord,  wirhglowiiii^r  heart  I'd  praise  thee 
Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 

MAY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour 
Mighty  Gud  !  another  day 
My  God,  I  thank  thee,  may  no  thought 
My  God,  my  strength,  my  hope 
My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
My  gracious  God,  I  own  thy  right     . 
My  soul  with  patience  waits 
My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone     . 

NOT  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 
Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead 
OBOW  thin 'J  ear.  Eternal  One    . 
O  draw  me.  Father,  after  thee  . 
O  from  the  world's  vile  slavery 
O  God,  accept  the  sacred  hour 
O  God,  how  free  thy  mercies  flow 
O  God,  mine  inmost  soul  convert 
O  hapi)y  day,  that  stays  my  choice    . 
Oh  help  us.  Lord,  each  hour  of  need 
Oh  praise  ye  the  Lord,  his  greatness  proclaim 
Oh  thou,  bv  long  experience  tried 
O  Spirit  of'the  living  God 
O  thou  from  whom  all  goodness  flows 
O  thou,  who  art  above  all  heights 
O  thou,  who  hast  at  thy  command     . 
O  where  shall  rc.-t  be'found 

PEOPLE  of  the  living  God 
Praise,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
QUIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart 

RETURN,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings 
SAFELY  through  another  week 
Searcher  of  hearts,  to  thee  are  knowi 
See  how  he  lov'd,  exclaim'd  the  Jews 
See  the  vineyard  thou  hast  planted     . 
Sing,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure 
Sleep,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares 
Sometimes  alight  surprises 
Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang 
Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies    . 
Spirit  of  truth,  on  this  thy  day 
Stand  still,  refulgent  orb  of  day 
Sweet  peace  of  conscience,  heav'nly  guest 


TABLE    OF   FIRST    LINKS. 


TEACH  me,  my  God  and  King 
That  day  of  wrath,  that  day  of  dread 
The  angel  conies,  he  comes  to  reap  . 
The  day  is  far  spent,  the  evening  is  nigh 
The  day  is  past  and  gone 
The  glorious  universe  around 
The  God  of  glory  walks  his  round 
The  Lord,  how  tender  is  his  love 
The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is 
The  Lord  will  come,  the  earth  shall  quak( 
The  morning  dawns  upon  the  place 
The  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great 
The  Saviour,  ere  he  breathed 
The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war     . 
The  Spirit,  in  our  hearts 
"^rhe  time  draws  near  when  thou,  my  soul 
They  who  on  (he  Lord  rely 
This  child  we  dedicate  1o  thee 
Through  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life 
Through  shades  and  solitudes  profound 
Thus  far  on  life's  perplexing  path 
Thus  shall  thou  love  th'  Almighty  Lord 
Tooether  let  us  plead 
To  God,  of  ev'ry  good  the  spring 
To  keep  the  lamp  alive 

UNGRATEFUL  mortal,  whence  th 
Unite,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 
Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb 

WEAK  and  irresolute  is  man 
Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest 
What  cheering  words  are  these 
What  must  it  be  to  dwell  above 
What  various  hindrances  wc  meet 
When  before  thy  throne  we  kneel 
When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass 
When,  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land 
While,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  sun 
Who  are  these  in  bright  array 
Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 
Whom  have  we,  Lord,  in  lieav'n  but  thee 
Why  mournest  thou,  iny  anxious  soul 
Why  thus  impatient  to  be  gone 

YE  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know  . 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heav'nly  flame 


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Hymn  521.  p.  m.  is. 

Songs  of  Praise. 

1  O  ONGS  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
^3  Heav'n  with  hallelujahs  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  he  spake  and  it  was  done. 

2  Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  mom, 
When  the  Prince  of  peace  was  bom ; 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  he 
Captive  led  captivity. 

3  Heav'n  and  earth  must  pass  away ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  crown  that  day. 
God  will  make  new  heav'ns  and  earth ; 
Songs  of  praise  shall  hail  their  birth. 

4  And  shall  man  alone  be  dumb. 
Till  that  glorious  kingdom  come  i 
No : — the  church  delights  to  raise 
Psalms,  and  hymns,  and  songs  of  praise. 

5  Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice, 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice ; 
Learning  here  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of   praise  to  sing  above. 

6  Borne  upon  their  latest  breath, 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death : 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy, 

Songs  of  praise  their  pow'rs  employ 


352  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  522.  p.  m.  los  &  iis. 

Revelation  xv.  3,  4. 

1  TTOW  wondrous  and  great  thy  works,  God  of 
JLJL  praise ! 

How  just,  King  of  saints,  and  true  are  thy  ways ! 
O  who  shall  not  fear  thee,  and  honour  thy  name  ? 
Thou  only  art  holy,  thou  only  supreme ! 

2  To  nations  long  dark  thy  light  shall  be  shown ; 
Their  worship  and  vows  shall  come  to  thy  throne. 
Thy  truth  and  thy  judgments  shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  ev'ry  people  confess  thee  their  God. 

Hymn  523.  p.  m.  los  &  ns. 

Adoring  Praise.     Psalm  civ. 

1  ^~\  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  his  greatness  proclaim : 
V^  Jehovah,  our  God,  how  awful  thy  name  ! 
How  vast  is  thy  power,  thy  glory  how  great ! 
Lo,  myriads  of  spirits  thy  mandates  await ! 

2  Thy  canopy's  heav'n,  in  splendour  so  bright; 
Thy  chariot  the  clouds,  thy  garment  the  light. 
The  works  of  creation  thy  bidding  perform ; 
Thou  ridest  the  whirlwind,  directest  the  storm. 

3  What  wisdom  is  shown,  what  power  display'd 
In  all  that  thy  hand  hath  fashion' d  and  made ! 
The  earth  full  of  riches,  in  beauty  complete ; 
The  fathomless  ocean,  with  wonders  replete. 

4  O  thou,  our  great  God,  Redeemer,  and  King ! 
With  hearts  full  of  love  to  thee  will  we  sing ; 
To  life's  latest  moment  our  voices  we'll  raise, 
And  join  in  the  chorus  of  blessing  and  praise. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  353 

Hymn  524.  l.  m. 

God  exalted  above  all  Praise. 

1  "C^  TERNAL  Pow'r  !  whose  high  abode 

i^i    Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God  ; 
Infinite  lengths  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds  ! 

2  Far  in  the  depths  of  space,  thy  throne 
Burns  with  a  lustre  all  its  own : 

In  shining  ranks  beneath  thy  feet, 
Angelic  pow'rs  and  splendours  meet. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  feeble  mortals  do  ? 
We  would  adore  our  Muker  too  : 
With  lowly  minds  to  tliee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High. 

4  God  is  in  heav'n,  and  man  below : 
Short  be  our  tunes,  our  words  be  few : 
Let  sacred  rev'rence  check  our  songs, 
And  praise  sit  silent  on  our  tongues. 

Hymn  525.  l.  m. 

God's  Power  and  Majesty. 

1  r    ORD  God  of  armies,  who  can  boast 

I   i   Of  strength  or  pow'r  like  thine  renown'd? 
Of  such  a  num'rous  faithful  host. 

As  that  which  does  thy  throne  surround  ? 

2  What  seraph  of  celestial  birth 

To  vie  with  Israel's  God  shall  dare? 
Or  who  among  the  gods  of  earth 
With  our  Almighty  Lord  compare  ? 

3  Thine  arm  is  potent,  high  thy  hand : 

Yet,  Lord,  thou  dost  with  justice  reign. 


354  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS, 

Possess' d  of  absolute  command, 
Thou  truth  and  mercy  wilt  sustain. 

4  With  rev'rence  and  religious  dread, 

Thy  saints  shall  to  thy  temple  press ; 
Thy  fear  through  all  their  hearts  shall  spread, 
Who  thine  almighty  name  confess. 

5  And  in  thy  strength  shall  they  advance ; 

Their  conquests  from  thy  favour  spring : 
The  Lord  of  hosts  is  their  defence, 
And  Israel's  God  is  Israel's  King- 

Hymn  526.  l.  m. 

The  Presence  of  God  makes  every  Place  delightful, 

1  /^H  thou,  by  long  experience  try'd, 
V>F  Near  whom  no  grief  can  long  abide ! 
All  scenes  alike  engaging  prove 

To  souls  impress' d  with  sacred  love. 

2  I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  thou  art  there ; 
And  with  my  God  to  guide  my  way, 
'Tis  equal  joy  to  go  or  stay. 

3  Could  I  be  cast  where  thou  art  not, 
That  were  indeed  a  dreadful  lot : 
But  regions  none  remote  I  call. 
Secure  of  finding  thee  in  all. 

Hymn  527.  p.  m.  ss. 

God  Omnipresent  and  Omniscient. 

1   ^1E ARCHER  of  hearts!  to  thee  are  known 
k^  The  inmost  secrets  of  my  breast. 
At  home,  abroad,  in  crowds,  alone. 
Thou  mark' St  my  rising  and  my  rest, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  3fi5 

My  thoughts  far  off)  through  ev'ry  maze, 
Source,  stream,  and  issue — all  my  ways. 

2  No  word  that  from  my  mouth  proceeds, 

Evil  or  good,  escapes  thine  ear. 
Witness  thou  art  to  all  my  deeds — 

Before,  behind,  for  ever  near. 
Such  knowledge  is  for  me  too  high : 
I  live  but  in  my  Maker's  eye. 

3  How  from  thy  presence  should  I  go, 

Or  whither  from  thy  Spirit  flee ; 
Since  all  above,  around,  below, 

Exist  in  thine  immensity, 
And  feel  thine  all-controlling  will, 
While  thy  right  hand  upholds  them  still  ? 

4  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts  of  peace, 

O  God,  to  me  !  how  vast  the  sum ! 
New  ev'ry  morn,  they  never  cease; 

They  were,  they  are,  and  yet  shall  come. 
In  number  and  in  compass  more 
Than  all  the  sand  of  ocean's  shore. 

5  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart ; 

Try  me,  my  secret  soul  survey ; 
And  warn  thy  servant  to  depart 

From  ev'ry  false  and  evil  way; 
And  let  thy  truth  my  guidance  be 
To  life  and  immortality. 

Hymn  528.  l.  m. 

Divine  Mercy  and  Compassion. 

1  /^  GOD,  how  free  thy  mercies  flow  ! 
yj  But  thy  reluctant  wrath,  how  slow  ! 
High  as  the  bright  expanded  skies, 

Thy  vast,  unbounded  mercies  rise. 

2  As  distant  as  creating  pow'r 

Has  fix'd  the  east  and  western  shore, 
31 


356  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS 

So  far  our  num'rous  crimes  remove 
At  the  sweet  voice  of  pard'ning  love. 

3  The  tend' rest  yearning  nature  knows, 
A  father's  love,  too  faintly  shows 
The  ever-kind,  indulgent  care, 
Which  God's  obedient  children  share. 

4  His  mercy  with  unchanging  rays 
For  ever  shines,  while  time  decays; 
And  children's  children  shall  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

Hymn  529.  p.  m.  8s. 

The  Pardoning  God,     Micah  vii.  18. 

1  ^  RE  AT  God  of  wonders !  all  thy  ways 
VX  Are  matchless,  heav'nly  and  divine  : 
But  the  bright  glories  of  thy  grace 

More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine. 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

2  Sins  of  such  horror  to  forgive, 

Such  guilty,  daring  worms  to  spare — 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative. 

And  none  shall  in  thine  honour  sh^re. 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace : 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze. 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God — 
Pardon  for  sins  of  deepest  dye, 
A  pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood. 


ADDITIONAL    TIYMNS.  357 

Who  is  a  pard'ning  Gwl  like  thee? 
Or  who  lias  grace  so  rich  and  free? 

5  O  may  this  vast,  this  matchless  grace, 

Tliis  f^odhke  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  th'  angelic  clioirs  above ! 
Who  is  a  pard'ning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

Hymn  530.  l.  m. 

Lord,  loliat  is  Manl 

\   T    ORD,  what  is  man?     Extremes  how  wide 
I   i    In  liis  mysterious  nature  join  ! 
The  flesh,  to  earth  and  dust  allied ; 
The  soul,  immortal  and  divine ! 

2  Lord,  wiiat  is  man,  when  grace  reveals 

Pardon  and  hope  through  Jesus'  blood? 
A  pow'r,  a  life  divine  he  feels. 

Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  God. 

3  And  what,  in  yonder  realms  above. 

Is  ransom' d  man  ordain' d  to  be; 
With  honour,  holiness,  and  love 
Adorn' d,  and  ever  dear  to  thee? 

4  In  endless  bliss  and  rapt'rous  song, 

Shall  man  his  hallelujahs  raise ; 
While  hosts  of  angels  round  thee  throng, 
And  swell  the  chorus  o^  thy  praise. 

Hymn  531.  l.  m. 

Providential  Bounties  improved, 

1     |il  ATHER  of  lights !  we  sing  thy  name, 
Jl      Who  kindlest  up  the  lamp  of  day : 
Wide  as  he  spreads  his  golden  flame, 
His  beams  thy  pow'r  and  love  display. 


358  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  Fountain  of  good  !  from  thee  proceed 

The  copious  drops  of  genial  rain, 
Which,  o'er  the  hill  and  through  the  mead, 
Revive  the  grass  and  swell  the  grain. 

3  Through  the  wide  world  thy  bounties  spread, 

Yet  millions  of  our  guilty  race, 
Though  by  thy  daily  bounty  fed. 

Affront  thy  law,  and  spurn  thy  grace. 

4  Not  so  may  our  forgetful  hearts 

O'erlook  the  tokens  of  thy  care; 
But,  what  thy  lib'ral  hand  imparts, 
Still  own  in  praise,  still  ask  in  pray'r. 

5  So  shall  our  suns  more  grateful  shine, 

And  show'rs  in  sweeter  drops  shall  fall, 
When  all  our  hearts  and  lives  are  thine. 
And  thou,  O  God,  enjoy' d  in  all. 

Hymn  532.  s.  m. 

God  our  Shepherd.     Psalm  xxiii. 

1  r  1 1  LIE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 

JL     I  shall  be  well  supplied : 

Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heav'nly  pasture  grows. 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass. 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear : 
Though  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  359 

5  The  bounties  of  his  love 

Shall  crown  my  foil" wing  days; 

Nor  from  his  house  shall  I  remove, 

Nor  cease  to  speak  his  praise. 

Hymn  533.  p.  m.  73. 

All  from  God. 

FATHER!  thy  paternal  care 
Has  my  guardian  been,  my  guide. 
Ev'ry  hallow' d  wish  and  pray'r 

Has  thy  hanfl  of  love  supply  d. 
Thine  is  ev'ry  thought  of  bliss, 

Left  by  hours  and  days  gone  by ; 
Ev'ry  hope  thine  offspring  is, 
Beaming  from  futurity. 

Ev'ry  sun  of  splendid  ray; 

Ev'ry  moon  that  shines  serene; 
Ev'ry  morn  that  welcomes  day; 

Ev'ry  evenings  twilight  scene; 
Ev'ry  hour  which  wisdom  brings; 

Ev'ry  incense  at  thy  shrine; 
These — and  all  life's  holiest  things; 

And  its  fairest — all  are  thine. 

And  for  all,  my  hymns  shall  rise 

Daily  to  tliy  gracious  throne  : 
Thither  let  mine  asking  eyes 

Turn  un weary' d — righteous  ojie  ! 
Through  life's  strange  vicissitude 

There  reposing  all  my  care  ; 
Trusting  still,  througli  ill  and  good, 

Fix'd,  and  cheer'd,  and  counsell  d  there. 

Hymn  531.  p.  m.  s«. 

The  Mariner's  Hymv. 

LORD  of  the  Sea  !  thy  |X)tent  sway 
Old  Ocean's  wildest  waves  obey. 
31* 


360  ADDITIONAL  lIYiAlNS. 

The  gale  that  whistles  tli rough  the  sliroiuls, 
The  storm  that  drives  the  frighted  clouds, — 
If  but  thy  whisper  order  peace, 
How  soon  their  rude  commotions  cease  ! 

2  Lord  of  the  Sea  !  the  seaman  keep 
From  all  the  dangers  of  the  dec;p  ! 
When  high  the  white-capp'd  billows  rise, 
When  tempests  roar  along  tlie  skies, 
When  foes  or  shoals  awaken  fear — ■ 

O  in  thy  mercy  be  thou  near ! 

3  Lord  of  the  Sea !  a  sea  is  life 

Of  care  and  sorrow,  wo  and  strife! 
With  watchful  pains  we  steer  along. 
To  keep  the  right  path,  shun  the  wrong. 

0  grant,  when  here  we  cease  to  roam, 
To  us  an  everlasting  home ! 

Hymn  535.  p.  m.  ts. 

Our  times  in  the  hand  of  (rod. 

1  OOV'REIGN  ruler  of  the  skies, 
k3  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 

All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  did'st  form  me  by  thy  pow'r; 
Thou  wilt  guide  me,  hour  by  hour : 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order' d  by  thy  wise  decree  : — 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth  ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief. 

4  O  thou  gracious,  wise,  and  just ! 
Unto  thee  my  life  I  trust. 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  361 

Have  I  somewhat  dearer  still  1 
I  resign  it  to  thy  will. 

5  May  I  always  own  thy  hand  * 
Still  to  thee  surrender'd  stand; 
Know  that  thou  art  God  alone ; 
I  and  mine  are  all  thine  own. 

Hymn  536.  c.  m. 

God  sends  both  Prosperity  and  Adversity 

1  r  I  ^  HE  Lord  !  how  tender  is  liis  love ! 

JL     His  justice,  how  august ! 
Hence  all  her  fears  my  soul  derives ; 
There  anchors  all  my  trust. 

2  He  show'rs  the  manna  from  above, 

To  feed  the  barren  waste ; 
Or  points  with  death  the  dreadful  hail, 
And  famine  waits  the  blast. 

3  Crowns,  realms,  and  worlds,  his  wrath  incens'd. 

Are  dust  beneath  his  tread : 
He  blights  the  fair,  unplumes  the  proud, 
And  shakes  the  learned  head. 

4  He  bids  distress  forget  to  groan. 

The  sick  from  anguish  cease : 
In  dungeons  spreads  his  healing  wing, 
And  softly  whispers  peace. 

5  For  me,  O  Lord  !  whatever  lot 

The  hours  commission' d  bring: 
Do  all  my  with' ring  blessings  die, 
Or  fairer  clusters  spring : 

6  O  grant  that  still,  with  grateful  heart, 

My  years  resign' d  may  run : 
'Tis  thine  to  give  or  to  resume; 
And  may  thy  will  be  done ! 


362  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  537.  c.  m. 

God's  Providence,  and  the  Folly  of  Self-depend- 
ence. 

1  /^  OD  reigns ;  events  in  order  flow, 
VJT  Man's  industry  to  guide  : 

But  in  a  diff'rent  channel  go, 
To  humble  human  pride. 

2  The  swift  not  always,  in  the  race, 

Shall  seize  the  crowning  prize ; 
Not  always  wealth  and  honour  grace 
The  labours  of  the  wise. 

3  Fond  mortals  but  themselves  beguile. 

When  on  tliemselves  they  rest : 
Blind  is  their  wisdom,  vain  their  toil, 
By  thee,  O  Lord,  unbless'd. 

4  Evil  and  good  before  thee  stand, 

Tlunr  mission  to  perform  : 
The  sun  shines  bright  at  thy  command, 
Thy  hand  directs  the  storm. 

5  O  Lord,  in  all  our  ways  we'll  own 

Thy  providential  pow'r; 
Ejitrusting  to  thy  care  alone 
The  lot  of  ev'ry  hour. 

Hymn  538.  p.  m.  hs. 

Ckrisfs  Adventy  "  Prepare  ye  the  loay  of  the  Lordr 

1  \     VOICE  from  the  desert  comes  awful  tuid 
Jl\.  shrill: 

The  Lord  is  advancing!  prepare  ye  the  way  ! 
The  word  of  Jehovah  he  comes  to  fulfil, 

And  o'er  the  dark  world  pour  the  splendor  of  day. 

2  Bring  down  the  proud  mountain,  thougli  tow' ring 

to  heav'n, 
And  be  the  low  valley  exalted  on  \\\^\i : 


B 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  363 

The  rough  path  and  crooked  be  made  smootlie  and 
even; 
For,  Zion !   your  King,  your  Redeemer  is  nigli. 

3  The  beams  of  salvation  his  progress  illume; 

The  lone,  dreary  wilderness  sings  of  her  I.ord; 
The  rose  and  the  myrtle  there  suddenly  bloom, 
And  the  olive  of  peace  spreads  its  branches 
abroad. 

Hymn  539.  cm. 

Chrisfs  Character  foretold. 

EHOLD  my  servant,  see  him  rise 
Exalted  in  my  might ! 
Him  have  I  chosen,  and  in  him 
I  place  supreme  delight. 

2  Gentle  and  still  shall  be  his  voice ; 

No  threats  from  him  proceed ; 
The  smoking  flax  shall  he  not  quench, 
Nor  break  the  bruised  reed. 

3  The  feeble  spark  to  flames  he'll  raise ; 

The  weak  will  not  despise ; 
Judgment  he  shall  bring  forth  to  truth, 
And  make  the  fallen  rise. 

4  The  progress  of  his  zeal  and  power 

Shall  never  know  decline, 
Till  foreign  lands  and  distant  isles 
Receive  the  law  divine. 

Hymn  540.  p.  m.  ss  &  7s. 

Song  of  the  Angels  at  Bethlehem. 

1  TXARK  !  what  mean  those  holy  voices, 
JLX  Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo  !  th'  angelic  host  rejoices ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 


364  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy : 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven. 

Reaching  far  as  man  is  found : 
Souls  redeemed  and  sins  forgiven  : — 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "Christ  is  born,  the  great  anointed  : 

Heav'n  and  earth  his  praises  sing ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 

For  your  prophet,  priest,  and  king." 

5  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  his  glory, 
Till  it  cover  all  the  earth. 

Hymn  541.  l.  m. 

Prophecy  fulfilled  in  Chrisfs  birth. 

1  /^  LORY  to  God  who  reigns  above, 

vX  Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love ; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 
Declare  the  grace  of  God  to  man. 

2  Messiah's  come  :  with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold. 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke. 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 

3  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd : 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own. 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 

4  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill' d 

In  Jesus,  God's  most  "  holy  child." 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death  combine. 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  365 

Hymn  542.  p.  m.  7s.  &  6s. 

Psalm  Ixxii. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son ! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 

His  reign  on  earth  begun  ! 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free ; 
To  take  away  transgression, 
And  rule  in  equity. 

He  comes  with  succour  speedy 

To  those  who  suffer  wrong ; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy. 

And  bid  the  weak  be  strong : 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemn' d  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  his  sight. 

He  shall  descend  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers. 

Spring  in  his  path  to  birth. 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

For  him  shall  pray'r  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasins^, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  name  to  us  is — love. 


366  additional  hymns. 

Hymn  543.  l.m.  '  ' 

Salvation  through  Jesus. 

1  f  I  JO  God,  of  ev'ry  good  the  spring, 

JL     The  tribute  of  your  praises  bring, 
For  grace  and  truth  through  Jesus  giv'n, 
Mercy  and  peace  and  hopes  of  heav'n. 

2  Grateful  the  joyous  news  proclaim, 
Salvation  is  in  Jesus'  name. 
Salvation !  shout  the  glorious  sound, 
Proclaim  it  to  the  world  around. 

3  Tell  ev'ry  fearful,  trembling  soul, 
The  word  of  Christ  will  make  him  whole. 
Invite  the  hungry  poor  to  come ;  •  : 
At  Jesus'  feast  there  still  is  room. 

4  Jesus  !  that  name  shall  calm  their  fears, 
Dispel  their  doubts,  and  dry  their  tears, 
Give  ease  to  ev'ry  throbbing  breast, 
And  to  the  sorrowing  mourner  rest. 

5  Jesus,  our  Prophet,  Saviour,  King ! 
For  Jesus  grateful  praise  we  bring 
To  thee  from  whom  his  blessings  flow'd; 
To  thee,  our  Father  and  our  God. 


H 


Hymn  544.  l.  m. 

Jesus  teaching  the  People, 

OW  sweetly  flow'd  the  gospel's  sound 


From  lips  of  gentleness  and  grace, 
When  list'ning  thousands  gathered  round. 
And  joy  and  rev'rence  fiU'd  the  place. 

2  From  heav'n  he  came,  of  heav'n  he  spoke, 
To  heav'n  he  led  his  foll'wers'  way : 
Dark  clouds  of  gloomy  night  he  broke, 
Unveiling  an  immortal  day. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  367 

3  "Come,  wand'rers,  to  my  Father's  home; 
Come,  all  ye  weary  ones,  and  rest !  " 
Yes,  sacred  Teacher,  we  will  come, 
Obey  thee,  love  thee,  and  be  blest. 

4  Decay,  then,  tenements  of  dust ! 
Pillars  of  earthly  pride,  decay ! 
A  nobler  mansion  waits  the  just, 
And  Jesus  has  prepared  the  way. 

Hymn  545.  c.  m. 

Christ,  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the  Life. 

1  T    ORD,  should  we  leave  thy  hallow' d  feet, 

I  J    To  whom  could  we  repair? 
Where  else  such  holy  comforts  meet, 
As  spring  perennial  there '? 

2  Thou  art  the  way — through  thee  alone 

From  sin  and  death  we  flee : 
And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek, 
Must  seek  him,  Lord,  by  thee. 

3  Thou  art  the  truth — ^thy  word  alone 

Sound  wisdom  can  impart : 
Thou  only  canst  inform  tlie  mind. 
And  purify  the  heart. ' 

4  Thou  art  the  life — the  rending  tomb 

Proclaims  thy  conqu'ring  arm: 
And  those  who  put  their  trust  in  thee, 
Nor  death  nor  heil  shall  harm. 

5  Thou  art  the  way,  the  truth,  the  life : 

Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 
That  truth  to  keep,  that  life  to  win, 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 

Hymn  546.  c.  i\t. 

Excellency  of  the  religion  of  Jesus. 
I   TS  there  on  earth  a  nobler  name 
M-  Than  Jesus <o  be  found? 
33 


368  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Who  can  assert  a  higlier  claim, 
Or  liiore  with  truth  abound  ? 

2  The  Son  of  God,  adorned  with  grace, 

Commission' d  from  above, 
He  bears  to  our  rebelHous  race 
The  messages  of  love. 

3  Behold  his  gentle  spirit  feel 

The  suff 'rings  of  mankind; 
And  with  a  word  the  sorrows  heal 
Of  body  and  of  mind. 

4  How  lofty  were  the  truths  he  taught ! 

How  pure  the  life  he  led  ! 
And  shall  another  Lord  be  sought, 
And  we  disown  our  Head  ? 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  shall  we  let 

This  precious  Saviour  go  ? 
And,  basely,  at  defiance  set 
Him  who  hath  lov'd  us  so? 

6  Forbid  it.  Lord !  nor  let  us  yield 

To  this  unworthy  shame : 
Let  each,  with  holy  courage  fill'd. 
Rejoice  in  Jesus'  name. 

Hymn  547.  l.  m. 

"  See,  how  He  loved." 

1  O  ER  how  he  lov'd !  exclaim'd  the  Jews, 
^3  When  Jesus  sympathizing  wept : 

My  grateful  heart  the  words  shall  use, 
While  on  his  life  mine  eye  is  kept. 

2  Sec  how  he  lov'd,  who  travel!' d  on 

Teacliing  the  doctrine  from  the  skies; 
Who  bade  disease  and  pain  be  gone, 
And  called  the  sleeping  dead  to  rise. 

3  See  how  he  lov'd,  who  never  shrank 

Fj-om  toil  or  danger,  pain  or  death ; 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  3G9 

But  all  the  cup  of  sorrow  drank, 
And  meekly  yielded  up  his  breath. 

And  shall  such  love  meet  no  return  ? 

Nor  wake  the  passions  of  the  breast  ? 
Shall  not  our  grateful  bosoms  burn, 

To  prove  our  love  by  ev'ry  test? 

Yes,  we  will  love  thee,  Saviour,  guide, 
For  thou  hast  lov'd  us,  O  how  well ! 

More  than  all  earthly  friends  beside, 
More  than  our  feeble  lips  can  tell ! 

Hymn  548.  l.  m. 

'^  Behold  the  ManP' 
EHOLD  the  man  !  how  glorious  he ! 


B 


Before  his  foes  he  stands  unaw'd, 
And,  without  wrong  or  blasphemy, 
He  claims  to  be  the  Son  of  God. 

Behold  the  man !  by  all  condennn'd, 

Assaulted  by  a  host  of  foes ; 
His  person  and  his  truths  contemn' d, 

A  man  of  suff' rings  and  of  woes. 

Behold  the  man !  so  weak  he  seems. 
His  awful  word  inspires  no  fear : 

But  soon  must  he  who  now  blasphemes, 
Before  his  judgment-seat  appear. 

Behold  the  man !  though  scorn' d  below, 
He  bears  the  greatest  name  above ; 

The  angels  at  his  footstool  bow, 
And  all  his  royal  claims  approve. 

Hymn  549.  c.  m. 

Redemption  hy  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

EHOLD  the  Saviour  on  the  cross, 
A  spectacle  of  wo  ! 


B 


370  ADDITIQNAL    HYMNS. 

See  from  his  agonizing  wounds 
The  blood  incessant  flow ; 

2  Till  death's  pale  ensigns  o'er  his  cheek 

And  trembling  lips  were  spread ; 
Till  light  forsook  his  closing  eyes, 
And  life  his  drooping  head. 

3  'Tis  finish' d — the  Messiah  dies 

For  sins,  but  not  his  own ; 
Tlie  great  redemption  is  complete, 
And  death  is  overthrown. 

4  'Tis  finish' d — all  his  groans  are  past; 

His  blood,  his  pain,  and  toils, 
Have  fully  vanquished  our  foes. 
And  crown' d  him  with  their  spoils. 

5  'Tis  finish' d — ritual  worship  ends, 

And  gospel  ages  run : 
All  old  things  now  are  pass'd  away, 
A  new  world  is  begun. 

Hymn  550.  p.  m.  s,  s,  &  es. 

1  Corinth,  xv.  66,  57. 

1  TTAIL  !  to  the  heav'nly  pow'r  which  broke 
J5-JL  The  strength  of  sin's  tyrannic  yoke, 

And  freed  our  captive  race ; 
Did  all  the  rage  of  hell  confound, 
And  gave  to  death  its  fatal  wound : 

All  hail,  victorious  grace  ! 

2  Hail !  to  the  friend  of  human  kind, 
Who  to  the  cross  himself  resign' d. 

To  succour  man  distrest ; 
Who  could  unnumber'd  wrongs  forgive, 
Who  groan' d,  the  rebel  to  relieve, 

And  died,  to  make  him  blest ! 

3  Saviour !  to  thee  our  souls  we  owe, 
Our  peace  and  sweetest  joys  below, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  371 

And  brightest  hopes  above. 
Then  let  our  lives  and  all  that's  ours, 
Our  souls,  and  all  our  active  pow'rs, 

Be  sacred  to  thy  love  ' 

4  O  when  shall  that  great  day  arise. 
When,  in  full  splendour,  to  our  eyes 

Thy  glories  shall  appear  ! 
Then,  in  a  far  more  noble  strain. 
We'll  praise  thee  on  the  blissful  plain, 

Through  heav'n's  eternal  year. 

Hymn  551.  p.  m.  ss&ts. 

Isaiah  Ixiii.  1 — 4. 

1  "V^THO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 

T  T      All  his  raiment  stain' d  with  blood. 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom. 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good  1 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 

Trav'Uing  onward  in  his  might. 
'Tis  the  Saviour ;  0  how  glorious 
To  his  people  is  the  sight ! 

3  Why  that  blood  his  raiment  staining  ? 

'  Tis  the  blood'  of  many  slain  : 

Of  his  foes  there's  none  remaining. 

None  the  contest  to  maintain. 

4  Mighty  Victor,  reign  for  ever  ! 

Wear  the  crown  so  dearly  won ! 
Never  shall  thy  people,  never, 

Cease  to  sinor  what  thou  hast  done  ! 


J 


Hymn  552.  l.  m. 

Gratitude  for  Christ's  Sufferings. 

ESUS,  when  faith  with  fixed  eyes 
Beholds  thy  wondrous  sacrifice, 
32* 


372  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Love  rises  to  an  ardent  flame, 
And  we  can  glory  in  tliy  name. 

2  With  cold  affections  who  can  see 

The  thorns,  the  scourge,  the  nails,  tlie  tree, 
Thy  flowing  tears  and  dewy  sweat. 
Thy  bleeding  hands,  and  head,  and  feet ! 

3  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace  ! 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  covenant  rely. 

4  The  sorrow,  shame,  and  death  were  thine : 
But  ours  the  stores  of  grace  divine. 

The  hope,  the  pardon,  life  and  bliss  ! 
What  love  can  be  compar'd  to  this? 

Hymn  553.  l.  m. 

Chrisfs  Passion. 

1  nn  HE  morning  dawns  upon  the  place, 

A     Where  Jesus  spent  the  night  in  pray'r: 
Through  yielding  glooms  behold  his  face ; 
Nor  form  nor  comeliness  is  there. 

2  Last  eve,  by  those  he  calfd  his  own. 

Betray' d,  forsaken,  or  deny'd, 
He  met  his  enemies  alone, 

la  all  their  malice,  rage,  and  pride. 

3  No  guile  within  his  mouth  is  found ; 

He  neither  threatens  nor  complains ; 
Meek  as  a  Lamb  for  slaughter  bound, 
Dumb  midst  his  murd'rers  he  remains. 

4  But,  hark  !  he  prays, — 'tis  for  his  foes ; 

He  speaks, — 'tis  comfort  to  his  friends; 
Answers,  and  paradise  bestows ; 
He  bows  his  head,  the  conflict  ends. 

5  Truly  this  was  the  Son  of  God  ! 

— Though  in  a  servant's  mean  disguise, 


1  ^o 


ADDITIONAL    HYMiNS.  373 

And  bruis'd  beneath  the  Father's  rod — 
Not  for  himself — for  man  he  dies. 

Hymn  554.  p.  m.  ts. 

Christ's  Example  in  Suffering. 

to  dark  Gethsemane, 

e  that  feel  temptation's  power ;  * 

Your  Redeemer's  conflict  see ; 

Watch  with  him  one  bitter  hour. 
Turn  not  from  his  grieis  away ; 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  pray. 

2  See  him  at  the  judgment-hall, 

Beaten,  bound,  revil'd,  arraign'd  : 
See  him  meekly  bearing  all ! 

Love  to  man  his  soul  sustain' d  ! 
Shun  net  sulT'ring,  shame,  or  loss  : 
Learn  of  Christ  to  bear  the  cross. 

3  Calv'ry's  mournful  mountain  climb; 

There,  admiring  at  his  feet, 
Mark  that  miracle  of  time, 

God's  own  sacrifice  complete  ! 
♦'It  is  finish'd,"  hear  him  cry: — 
Learn  of  Jesus  Christ  to  die. 

4  Early  hasten  to  the  tomb, 

Where  they  laid  his  breathless  clay. 
All  is  solitude  and  gloom  : 

— Who  has  taken  him  away? 
Christ  is  ris'  n ;  he  meets  our  eyes, 
Saviour,  teach  us  so  to  rise. 

Hymn  555.  c.  m. 

The  Example  of  Jesus  followed  by  his  faithful  Ser- 


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ei74  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Tlie  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be  ! 

2  Once  they  were  mourners  here  below ; 

Their  eyes  were  dinim'd  with  tears ; 
And  hard  they  strove,  as  we  would  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  And  ask  we,  whence  their  vict'ry  came? 

They  with  united  breath 
Ascribe  their  conquests  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumplis  to  his  death. 

4  They  marked  the  footsteps  that  he  trod ; 

His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast; 
And  foil' wing  their  victorious  Lord. 
Possess' d  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 

For  his  own  pattern  giv'n : 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heav'n. 

Hymn  556.  c.  m. 

The  Example  of  Jesus  followed  hy  the  Martyrs. 

1  rri  HE  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 

JL     A  kingly  crown  to  gain ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar : 

Who  follows  in  his  train  ? — 
Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  wo, 

Triumphant  over  pain ; 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below; 

He  follows  in  his  train. 

2  The  martyr  first,  whose  eagle  eye 

Could  pierce  beyond  tiie  grave; 
Who  saw  his  master  in  tlie  sky, 

And  call'd  on  him  to  save. 
Like  him,  with  p-drdon  on  his  tongue, 

In  midst  of  mortal  pain, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

He  pray'd  for  thorn  tliat  did  the  wrong. 
Who  follows  in  his  train? 

3  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few, 

On  whom  tlie  Spirit  came  : 
Twelve  valiant  saints ;  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mock'd  the  cross  and  flame. 
They  met  the  tyrant's  brandish' d  steel, 

The  lion's  gory  mane; 
They  bow'd  their  necks  the- death  to  feel. 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 

4  A  noble  army — men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid, 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  array'd. 
They  climb' d  the  steep  ascent  of  heav'n, 

Through  peril,  toil,  and  pain. 
O  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  giv'n^ 

To  follow  in  their  train  ! 

Hymn  557.-  l.  im. 

Rising  ivith  Christ. 

1  "V7"E  faithful  souls,  who  Jesus  know, 

J-    If  ris'n  indeed  with  him  ye  are. 
Superior  to  the  joys  below, 

His  resurrection's  power  declare. 

2  Your  faith  by  holy  tempers  prove ; 

By  actions  show  your  sins  forgiv'n; 
And  seek  the  glorious  things  above. 

And  follow  Christ,  your  head,  to  heav'n. 

3  To  him  continually  aspire. 

Contending  for  your  native  place ; 
And  emulate  the  angel-choir. 
And  only  live  to  love  and  praise. 

4  Your  real  life,  with  Christ  conceal' d, 

Peep  in  the  Father's  bosom  lies ; 


376  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

And  glorious  as  your  Head  reveal'd, 
Ye  soon  shall  meet  him  in  the  skies. 

Hymn  558.  l.  m. 

The  last  Advent  of  Christ. 

1  r  1 1  HE  Lord  will  come !  the  earth  shall  quake, 

JL     The  hills  their  fixed  seat  forsake ; 
And,  with' ring,  from  the  vault  of  night 
The  stars  withdraw  their  feeble  light. 

2  The  Lord  will  come !  but  not  the  same 
As  once  in  lowly  form  he  came, 

A  silent  lamb  to  slaughter  led, 

The  bruis'd,  the  suff*'ring,  and  the  dead. 

3  The  Lord  will  come !  a  dreadful  form, 
With  wreath  of  flame,  and  robe  of  storm, 
On  cherub  wings,  and  wings  of  wind, 
Anointed  Judge  of  human  kind  ! 

4  Can  this  be  he,  who  wont  to  stray, 
A  pilgrim  on  the  world's  highway ; 

By  pow'r  oppress  d,  and  mock'd  by  pride? 
Oh,  God  !  is  this  the  crucify'd? 

5  Go,  tyrants  !  to  the  rocks  complain  ! 
Go,  seek  the  mountain's  cleft  in  vain ! 
But  faith,  victorious  o'er  the  tomb, 
Shall  sing  for  joy — the  Lord  is  come ! 

Hymn  559.  c.  m. 

The  Kingdom  of  Christ, 

1  T3EH0LD  !  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 
JD   In  latter  days  shall  rise, 

Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills, 

And  draw  the  wond'ring  eyes.  *>« 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nation's  round. 

All  tribes  and  tongues  shall  flow: 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS.  377 

"Up  to  the  hill  of  God,"  they  say, 
"And  to  his  courts  we'll  go." 

3  The  beams  that  shine  on  Zion's  hill 

Shall  lighten  ev'ry  land: 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion's  tow'rs, 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  No  longer  hosts  encount'ring  hosts, 

Their  millions  slain  deplore ; 
They  hang  the  trumpet  in  the  hall. 
And  study  war  no  more. 

5  Come,  then — Oh,  come  from  ev'ry  land, 

To  worship  at  his  shrine ; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

Hymn  560.  p.  m. 

The  spread  of  Chrisfs  Kingdom,  to  be  desired  and 
promoted. 

I    I  j1  ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains. 
J?     From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain. 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

Thek-  land  from  error's  chain. 

H  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  ev'ry  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  : 
The  heathen,  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 


378  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  O  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim. 
Till  each  remotest  nation, 

Has  learn' d  Messiah's  name, 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom' d  nature 

The  Lamb  for  siimers  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Hymn  561.  l.  m. 

1  1^  SPIRIT  of  the  living  God! 
v^  In  all  thy  plenitude  of  grace, 
Where'er  the  foot  of  man  hath  trod, 

Descend  on  our  benighted  race  ! 

2  Give  tongues  of  fire  and  hearts  of  love, 

To  preach  the  reconciling  word ; 
Give  pow'r  and  unction  from  above. 
Where'er  the  joyful  sound  is  heard. 

3  Be  darkness,  at  thy  coming,  light ; 

Confusion,  order,  in  thy  path ; 
Souls  without  strength  inspire  with  might : 
Bid  mercy  triumph  over  wrath. 

4  Convert  the  nations :  far  and  nigh 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  record ; 
The  name  of  Jesus  glorify, 

Till  ev'ry  people  call  him  Lord. 


additional  hymns.  379 

Hymn  562.  l.  m. 

Daniel  ii.  45. 

1  T7^  XERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  mamtain, 
Xli    Insulted,  everlasting  King ! 

The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 

That  promis'd  and  expected  day, 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey. 

3  The  prophecy  must  be  fulfill' d, 

Though  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose ; 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side. 
Though  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

-4  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall. 
Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay ; 
And  superstition's  gloomy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite ; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

*6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  shall  extend; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face. 

Shall  meet  a  brother  and  a  friend. 

Hymn  563.  p.  m.  s,  s,  &  6s. 

Spread  of  the  Gospel  in  the  New  Settlements  of  the 
United  States. 


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HEN.  Lord,  to  this  our  western  land. 
Led  by  thy  providential  hand. 
Our  wand' ring  fathers  came  : 
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380  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Their  ancient  homes,  their  friends  in  youth, 
Sent  forth  the  heralds  of  thy  truth, 
To  keep  them  in  thy  name. 

2  Then,  through  our  soHtary  coast, 
The  desert  features  soon  were  lost ; 

Thy  temples  there  arose : 
Our  shores,  as  culture  made  them  fair, 
Were  hallow' d  by  thy  rites,  by  pray'r, 

And  blossom' d  as  the  rose. 

^  And,  O !  may  we  repay  this  debt 
To  regions  solitary  yet 

Within  our  spreading  land ! 
There,  brethren  from  our  common  home 
Still  westward,  like  our  fathers,  roam ; 
Still  guided  by  thy  hand. 

4  Father !  we  own  this  debt  of  love  : 
O  shed  thy  Spirit  from  above. 

To  move  each  Christian  breast ; 
Till  heralds  shall  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  temples  raise  to  fix  thy  name 

Through  all  our  desert  west. 

Hymn  564.  p.  m.  ts. 

Revelation  xiv.  2,  3. 
ARK  !  the  song  of  Jubilee 


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Loud  as  mighty  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore. 

S  Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord 

God  omnipotent  shall  reign. 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

3  See  Jehovah's  banner  furl'd, 

Sheath'd  his  sword :  he  speaks — ^'tis  dohe; 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  3Sl 

And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 
Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

4  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  ilHmitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when  like  a  scroll 
Yonder  heav'ns  have  pass'd  away. 

5  Then  the  end  : — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall. 
Hallelujah  !  Christ  in  God, 
God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

Hymn  565.  p.  m.  ss&ts. 

The  Church,  the  City  of  God. 
Psalm  Ixxvii.  3.     Isaiah  xxxiii.  20,  21. 

1  f^  LORIOUS  things  of  tliee  are  spoken, 
v3r  Zion,  city  of  our  God  ! 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

2  On  the  rock  of  ages  founded. 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

3  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters. 

Springing  from  fiternal  love, 
WeU  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters. 
And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 

4  Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  tliy  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 
Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Hymn  566.  c.  m. 

For  Whit  Sunday. 
\    O  PIRIT  of  tmth,  on  this  thy  day 
k3   To  thee  for  help  we  cry, 


382  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

To  guide  us  through  the  dreary  way 
Of  dark  mortality ! 

2  We  ask  not,  Lord,  the  cloven  flame, 

Or  tongues  of  various  tone  : 
But  long  thy  praises  to  proclaim 
With  fervour  in  our  own. 

3  We  mourn  not,  that  prophetic  skill 

Is  found  on  earth  no  more : 
Enough  for  us,  to  trace  thy  will 
In  scripture's  sacred  lore. 

4  No  heav'nly  harpings  soothe  our  ear, 

No  mystic  dreams  we  share: 

Yet  hope  to  feci  thy  comfort  near, 

And  bless  thee  in  our  pray'r. 

5  When  tongues  shall  cease,  and  pow'r  decay, 

And  knowledge  empty  prove, 
Do  thou  thy  trembling  servants  stay 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

Hymn  567.  s.  m. 

The  Divine  Spirit,  the  Teacher,  Supporter,  and 
Comforter. 

1  f  B  IHE  Saviour,  ere  he  breath'd 

JL     His  tender,  last  farewell, 
A  Guide,  a  Comforter,  bequeath'd, 
With  us  on  earth  to  dwell. 

2  He  came  in  tongues  of  flame, 

To  teach,  convince,  subdue : 
All  pow'rful  as  the  wind  he  came. 
To  sense  as  viewless  too. 

3  His  is  the  voice  we  hear, 

Soft  as  the  breath  of  ev'n, 
That  checks  each  fault,  that  calms  each  fear, 
And  speaks  to  us  of  heav'n. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  383 

4  Eacli  virtue  we  possess, 

Each  vict'ry  we  have  won, 
And  ev'ry  thought  of  hoUuess, 
Are  his,  and  his  alone. 

5  Spirit  of  might  and  grace, 

Our  weakness  pityhig  see  : 
O  make  our  hearts  thy  dwelling-place, 
A  temple  worthier  thee. 

Hyi\in   588.   L.  M. 
Teachings  of  the  Spirit. 

1  /^  OME,  blessed  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
V_y    Whose  pow'r  and  grace  are  unconfiii'd, 
Dispel  the  gloomy  shades  of  night. 

The  thicker  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  To  mine  illumin'd  eyes  display 

The  glorious  truth  thy  word  reveals ; 
Cause  me  to  run  thy  heav'nly  w^y ; 
The  book  unfold,  unloose  the  seals. 

3  Thine  inward  teachings  make  me  know, 

The  myst'ries  of  redeeming  love, 
The  emptiness  of  things  below. 
The  excellence  of  things  above. 

4  While  through  this  dubious  maze  I  stray, 

Spread,  like  the  sun,  thy  beams  abroad. 
To  show  the  dangers  of  the  way. 
And  guide  my  feeble  steps  to  God. 

Hymn  569.  p.  im.  as  &  7s. 

Comforts  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 
OLY  Ghost !  dispel  our  sadness, 


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Pierce  the  clouds  of  nature's  night: 
Come,  thou  source  of  joy  and  gladness, 
Breathe  thy  life  and  spread  thy  light. 
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384  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

ti  Come,  thou  best -of  all  donations 
God  can  give,  or  man  implore ! 
Ilavinf^  thy  sweet  consolations, 
We  need  wish  for  nothing  more. 

3  Author  of  the  new  creation! 

Come  with  unction  and  with  pow'r; 
Make  our  hearts  thy  habitation; 
On  our  souls  thy  graces  show'r. 

4  Manifest  thy  love  for  ever ; 

Fence  us  in  on  ev'ry  side; 
In  distress  be  our  reliever; 

Guard  and  teacli,  support  and  guide. 

5  Hear,  oh,  hear  our  supplication. 

Blessed  Spirit !  God  of  peace  ! 
Rest  upon  this  congregation 
With  the  fulness  of  thy  grace. 

Hymn  570.  s.  m. 

Man^s  Dependence,  on  Divine  Saccout 

1  ^ J  ^  O  keep  the  lamp  alive, 

i     With  oil  we  fill  the  bowl : 
'Tis  water  makes  the  willow  thrive, 
And  grace  that  feeds  the  soul. 

2  The  Lord's  unsparing  hand 

Supplies  the  living  stream  : 
It  is  not  at  our  own  command, 
But  still  deriv'd  from  him. 

3  Man's  wisdom  is  to  seek 

His  strength  in  God  alone ; 
And  e'en  an  angel  would  be  weak, 
Who  trusted  in  his  own. 

i  Retreat  beneath  his  winj';s, 
And  in  his  grace  confide : 
This  more  exalts  the  King  of  kings, 
Than  all  your  works  beside. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  385 

5  In  God  is  all  our  store ; 

Grace  issues  from  his  throne. 
Whoever  says,  "  I  want  no  more," 
Confesses  he  has  none. 

Hymn  571.  s.  m. 

Philippians  ii.  13,  13. 

1  TTEIRS  of  unending  life, 
jn  While  yet  we  sojourn  Mere, 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 

With  trembling  and  with  fear ! 

2  God  will  support  our  souls 

With  might  before  unknown. 
The  work  to  be  perform' d  is  ours; 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do : 
His  is  the  pow'r  by  which  we  act; 
His  be  the  glory  too ! 

Hymn  572.  p.  m.  7s. 

The  Fruitfulness  and  Happiness  of  the  Godly 
spring  from  God.     Psalm  i.  3. 

1  X>LESSED  state,  and  happy  he, 
_b3   Who  is  like  that  planted  tree ! 
Living  waters  lave  his  root ; 
Bends  his  bough  with  golden  fruit. 

2  Thine,  O  Lord!  the  pow'r  and  praise, 
Which  a  sight  like  this  displays. 
Pow'r  of  thine  must  plant  it  there : 
Praise  of  thee  it  should  declare. 

3  Thou  must  first  prepare  the  ground,- 
Sow  the  seed,  and  fence  it  round. 


386  ADDITIONAL    HYMNvS. 

Streams  that  water,  suns  that  shine, 
Each  and  all  are  ever  thine. 

4  When  the  seedling  from  its  bed 
First  lifts  up  its  timid  head, 
Ministry  of  thine  must  give 
All  on  which  its  life  can  live. 

5  Show'rs  from  thee  must  bid  it  tlirive; 
Breath  of  thine  must  oft  revive ; 
Light  from  thee  its  bloom  supplies; 
Left  by  thee,  it  fades  and  dies. 

0  Whose,  then,  when  a  tree  up-grown, 
Should  its  fruit  be,  but  tlime  own? 
And  thy  glorious  heritage 

Is  its  fadeless  leaf  hi  age. 

Hymn  573.  l.  m. 

The  Scriptures  our  Light  and  Guide. 

1  \^%7~HEN  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd, 

T  f      A  fiery  })illar  went  before. 
To  guide  tliem  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God ! 

'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  giv'n : 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heav'n. 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 

And  quickens  its  inactive  pow'rs  : 
It  sets  our  wand' ring  footsteps  right ; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts ; 

Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  : 

Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts ; 

It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favourM  lands,  who  Lave  this  word ! 

Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  povv'r! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  387 

Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguish' d  grace  adore. 

Hymn  574.  c.  m. 

Instruction  from  Scripture, 

1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
XJ_  And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  1 

Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find. 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  The  starry  heav'ns  thy  rule  obey. 

The  earth  maintains  her  place ; 
And  these  thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

4  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  : 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word. 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  ev'ry  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Hymn  575.  c.  m. 

The  Seed  of  the  Word. 

1  T     ORD  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace ! 

I    i   Send  down  thy  heav'nly  rain  : 
In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 
And  water  too  in  vain. 

2  May  no  vain  thoughts,  those  birds  of  prey, 

Defraud  us  of  our  gain ; 


38R  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Nor  anxious  cares,  those  baleful  thorns, 
Choke  up  the  precious  grain. 

3  Ne'er  may  our  hearts  be  like  the  rock, 

Where  but  the  blade  can  spring; 
Which,  scorched  with  heat,  becomes  bj'^  nocjii, 
A  dead,  a  useless  thing. 

4  Let  not  the  joys  thy  gospel  gives, 

A.  transient  rapture  prove ; 
Nor  may  the  vi^orld  by  smiles  and  frowns 
Our  faith  and  hope  remove. 

5  But  may  our  hearts,  like  fertile  soil, 

Receive  this  heav'nly  word  : 
So  shall  our  fair  and  ripen'd  fruits 
Their  hundred  fold  afford. 

Hymn  576.  c.  m. 

God  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter. 

1  \^L7~tI01VI  have  we,  Lord,  in  heav'n  but  thee, 

▼  ¥      And  whom  on  eartli  beside? 
Where  else  for  succour  can  we  flee, 
Or  in  whose  strength  confide? 

2  Thou  art  our  portion  here  below, 

Our  promis'd  bliss  above : 
Ne'er  may  our  souls  an  object  know 
So  precious  as  thy  love. 

3  When  heart  and  flesh,  O  Lord,  shall  fail, 

Thou  wilt  our  spirits  cheer, 
Support  us  through  life's  thorny  vale. 
And  calm  each  anxious  fear. 

4  Yes,  thou  shalt  be  our  guide  through  life, 

And  help  and  strength  supply ; 
Sustain  us  in  death's  fearful  strife, 
And  welcome  us  on  high. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  389 

Hymn  577.  s.  m. 

God,  the  All-suffxient  Good. 

1  TTERE,  in  a  world  of  doubt, 
X  JL  A  sorrowful  abode, 

O  how  my  heart  and  flesh  cry  out 
For  thee,  the  living  God  ! 

2  As  for  the  water-brooks ' 

The  hart  expiring  pants  : 
So  for  my  God  my  spirit  looks ; 
Yea,  for  his  presence  faints. 

3  I  know  thy  joys,  O  earth ; 

I've  tasted  of  thy  cup. 
And  mingled  in  thy  scenes  of  mirth, 
And  leaned  upon  thy  hope. 

4  But,  ah  !  how  sighs  and  fears 

Those  transient  joys  succeed  ! 
That  cup  of  mirth  is  mixed  with  tears, 
That  hope  is  but  a  reed. 

5  What  have  I  then  below, 

Or  what  but  thee  above  ? 
Great  God !  O  let  thy  creature  know 
The  fulness  of^y  love  ! 

Hymn  578.  c.  m. 

Solomon's  Prayer  for  Wisdom. 

1  4   LMIGHTY  God,  in  humble  pray'r 
-LM-  To  thee  our  souls  we  lift : 

Do  thou  our  waiting  minds  prepare 
For  thy  most  needful  gift. 

2  We  ask  not  golden  streams  of  wealth 

Along  our  path  to  flow ; 
We  ask  not  undecaying  health, 


Nor  length  of  years  below. 


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390  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  We  ask  not  honours,  which  an  hour 

May  bring  and  take  away ; 
We  ask  not  pleasure,  pomp,  and  pow'r, 
Lest  we  should  go  astray. 

4  We  ask  for  wisdom  : — Lord,  impart 

The  knowledge  how  to  live  : 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart 
To  all  before  thee  give. 

5  The  young  remember  thee  in  youth, 

Before  the  evil  dny  ! 
The  old  be  guided  by  thy  truth 
In  wisdom's  pleasant  Avay  ! 

Hymn  579.  p.  m.  ts. 

True  Happiness  only  in  God. 

1  TTAPPINESS!  thou  lovely  name, 
JLA  Where's  thy  seat  I  O  tdl  me  where? 
Learning,  pleasure,  wenlth,  and  fame, 

All  cry  out,  "  It  is  not  here." 

2  Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

If  thy  presence  thou  deny. 

Lord,  if  thou  thy  presence  give, 

'Tis  no  longer  death  tc^die. 

3  Source  and  giver  of  repose. 

Mine  it  is,  if  thou  art  mine. 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows ; 
Peace  and  hapj^ness  are  thine. 

4  Whilst  I  feel  thy  love  to  me, 

Ev'ry  object  yields  me  joy. 

Here  O  may  I  walk  with  thee, 

Then  into  thy  presence  di?. 

5  Let  me  but  thyself  possess. 

Real  bliss  [  then  shall  prove — 
Total  sum  of  happiness, 

Heav'n  below  and  heav'n  above ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  391 

Hymn  580.  p.  m.  ss. 

The  Christian  Israel. 

1  r  1 1 HUS  far  on  life's  perplexing  path, 

jL     Thus  far  thou,  Lord,  our  steps  hast  led. 
Snatched  from  the  world's  pursuing  wrath, 

Unharm'd,  though  floods  hung  o'er  our  head 
Like  ransom' d  Israel  on  the  shore, 
Here  then  we  pause,  look  back,  adore. 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below. 

Like  all  our  Fathers  in  their  day, 
We  to  the  land  of  promise  go, 

Lord,  by  thine  own  appointed  way. 
Still  guide,  illumine,  cheer  our  flight, 
In  cloud  by  day,  in  fire  by  night. 

3  Protect  us,  through  the  wilderness, 

From  e v'  ry  peril,  plague  and  foe : 
With  bread  from  heav'n  thy  people  bless, 

And  living  streams,  where'er  we  go : 
Nor  let  our  rebel  hearts  repine. 
Or  follow  any  voice  but  thine. 

4  Thy  holy  law  to  us  proclaim, 

But  not  from  Sinai's  top  alone : 
Hid  in  the  rock-cleft,  be  thy  name 

And  all  thy  goodness  to  us  shown : 
And  may  we  never  bow  the  knee 
Or  worship  any  God  but  thee. 

5  When  we  have  number'd  all  our  years, 

And  stand  at  length  on  Jordan's  brink. 
Though  the  flesh  fail  witii  mortal  fears, 

O  let  not  then  the  spirit  sink : 
But  strong  m  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 
Plunge  through  the  stream,  to  rise  above. 
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392  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  58 1 .  p.  m.  s,  7,  &  4s. 

Prayer  for  Direction  and  Support 

1  /^  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 
Vir  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  pow'rful  hand. 
Bread  of  heaven, 

Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more ! 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow : 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through. 
Strong  Deliv'rer, 

Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield ! 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside: 
Death  of  death  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side. 
Songs  of  praises 

I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

Hymn  582.  p.  m.  ss 

Prayer  for  God's  Love. 

1  1^  DRAW  me,  Father !  after  thee, 
V^   So  shall  I  run  and  never  tire. 
With  gracious  words  still  comfort  me; 

Be  thou  my  hope,  my  sole  desire. 
Free  me  from  ev'ry  weight:  nor  fear 
Nor  sin  can  come,  if  thou  art  here. 

2  From  all  eternity,  with  love 

Unchangeable  thou  hast  me  view'd. 
Ere  knew  this  beating  heart  to  move, 

Thy  tender  mercies  me  pursu  d. 
Ever  with  me  may  they  abide, 
And  close  me  in  on  ev'ry  side. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  39?^ 

3  In  suff'ring,  be  thy  love  my  peace; 

In  weakness,  be  thy  love  my  pow'r : 
And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 

My  God  !  in  that  important  hour, 
In  death  as  life  be  thou  my  guide, 
And  bear  me  through  death's  whelming  tide. 

Hymn  583.  c.  m. 

Lord^  remember  me. 

1  /^  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  fluwa, 
V-^  I  raise  my  soul  to  thee : 

In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes,  • 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 

2  When  on  my  aching  burden'd  heart 

My  sins  lie  heavily ; 
Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  impart ; 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 

3  When  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

And  ills  I  cannot  flee ; 
O  let  my  strength  be  as  my  day : 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 

4  When  worn  with  pain,  disease,  and  grief, 

This  feeble  frame  shall  be; 
Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief: 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

5  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  death 

I  wait  thy  just  decree : 
Be  this  the  pray'r  of  my  last  breath, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me  ! 

6  And  when  before  thy  throne  I  stand 

And  lift  my  soul  to  thee : 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  thy  right  hand, 
Good  Lord,  remember  me ! 


394  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  584.  c.  m. 

Prayer  for  Divine  Help. 

1  /^H,  help  us,  Lord,  each  hour  of  need, 
V^  Thy  heav'nly  succour  give  : 

Help  us,  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed. 
Each  hour  on  earth  to  live. 

2  Oh,  help  us,  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  sore; 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
Oh,  help  us,  Lord,  the  more ! 

3  Oh,  help  us,  through  the  pray'r  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe  ! 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  Oh,  help  us,  Father,  from  on  high ! 

We  know  no  help  but  thee : 
Oh,  help  us  so  to  live  and  die, 
As  thine  in  heav'n  to  be  ! 

Hymn  585.  c.  m. 

Preservation  from  the  power  of  Sin  implored. 
ROM  ev'ry  thought  and  wish  impure, 


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Great  God  !  preserve  my  soul 
May  ev'ry  rebel  passion  bow 
To  thy  divine  control ! 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts, 

To  lead  the  soul  aside : 
O  teach  me  all  its  arts  to  shun, 

And  be  my  constant  guide ! 

Ne'er  let  me  venture  to  begin . 

The  gay,  enchanted  round. 
Where,  in  a  thoughtless,  guilty  maze, 

The  slaves  of  sin  are  found. 


ADD1TI0NA.L    HYMNS.  395 

4  O  grant  me  thine  assisting  grace, 

Where'er  I'm  call'd  to  go  ! 
Upheld  by  thee,  my  cautious  feet 
The  paths  of  peace  shall  know. 

5  Through  all  the  dang'rous  scenes  of  life, 

Deign,  Lord  !  my  way  to  trace ; 
And  after  death,  may  I  behold 
With  joy,  thy  holy  face ! 

Hymn  586.  c.  m. 

1  \  LAS,  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ! 
-ljL   What  snares  beset  my  way  !  • 
To  heav'n,  O  let  me  lift  mine  eyes, 

And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live  ! 

My  feeble  efforts  aid  : 
Help  me  to  look  to  thee  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

3  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope. 

Lest  foes  and  fears  prevail : 
And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up. 
Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

4  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside : 
My  God,  thy  pow'rful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide  ! 

5  O  keep  me  in  the  heav'nly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 

And  let  me  never,  never  stray 

From  happiness  and  thee. 

Hymn  587.  c.  m. 

Human  Frailty. 

1   "'^^^7'EAK  and  irresolute  is  man : 
T  ?      The  purpose  of  to-day. 


396  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Woven  with  pains  into  his  plan, 
To-morrow  rends  away. 

2  Some  foe  to  his  upright  intent 

Finds  out  his  weaker  part : 
Virtue  engages  his  assent, 
But  pleasure  wins  his  heart. 

3  Bound  on  a  voyage  of  awful  length, 

Til  rough  dangers  little  known — 
A  stranger  to  superior  strength, 
Man  vainly  trusts  his  own. 

4  But  ours  alone  can  ne'er  prevail 

To  reach  the  distant  coast : 
The  breath  of  heav'n  must  swell  the  sail, 
Or  all  the  toil  is  lost. 

Hymn  588.  s.  m. 

Trmt  of  the  Wicked  and  Righteous  compared. 

\      A   S  parch' d  in  barren  sands, 
Jl'\.  Bene.lth  a  burning  sky, 
The  worthless  bramble  with' ring  stands, 
And  only  grows  to  die : 

2  Such  is  the  sinner's  case, 

Who  makes  the  world  his  trust, 
And  d:ires  his  confidence  to  place 
In  vanity  and  dust. 

3  A  curse  destroys  his  root, 

And  dries  his  moisture  up : 
He  lives  awhile,  and  bears  ilo  fruit, 
Then  dies  without  a  hope. 

4  Blest  he,  whose  hopes  depend 

Upon  the  Lord  alone  ! 
"he  soul  that  trusts  in  such  a  friend, 
Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

5  So  thrives  the  tree  whose  roots 

By  constant  streams  are  fed : 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  397 

Array'd  in  green,  and  rich  in  fruits, 
It  rears  its  branching  head. 

Hymn  589.  p.  m.ts. 

Prepare  to  meet  thy  God. 

1  ^<  INNER,  art  thou  still  secure'^ 
i^  Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 

In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  % 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bar'd  ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ! 
For  his  judgment  stand  prepar'd  : 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  Who  his  advent  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide. 

When  the  world  is  wrfipp'd  in  flame? 

4  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace  ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

5  O  may  we  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice. 
Seek  the  things  that  are  above, 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys  ! 

Hymn  590.  c.  m. 

God's  Goodness  and  Long- Suffering  should  lead  to 
Repentance. 

1  TTNGRATEFUL    mortal,  whence  this  scorn 
VJ    Of  God's  long-sufF'ring  grace? 

And  whence  this  madness  that  insults 
Th'  Almighty  to  his  face  ? 

2  Is  it  because  his  patience  waits 

And  tender  mercies  move, 


398  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Thoa  multiply'st  transgressions  more, 
And  scorn'st  his  ofFer'd  love? 

3  Dost  tliou  not  know,  self-blinded  man, 

His  goodness  is  design' d 
To  wiike  repentance  in  thy  soul, 
And  melt  thy  harden'd  mind? 

4  And  wilt  thou  rather  choose  to  meet 

Th'  Almighty  as  thy  foe, 
And  treasure  up  his  wrath  in  store 
Against  the  day  of  wo  ? 

5  Soon  shall  that  dreadful  day  approach. 

That  must  thy  sentence  seal, 
And  righteous  judgments,  now  unknown, 
In  solemn  pomp  reveal : 

6  While  they,  who,  full  of  holy  deeds, 

To  glory  seek  to  rise. 
Continuing  patient  to  the  end. 
Shall  gain  th'  immortal  prize. 

Hymn  591.  r.  m.  7s. 

To-day,  the  Season  of  Mercy. 

1  TTASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise ; 
JUL  Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun : 
Wisdom  if  you  still  despise, 

Harder  is  it  to  be  won. 

2  Hasten,  mercy  to  implore ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er. 
Ere  this  ev'ning's  stage  be  run. 

3  Hasten,  sinner,  to  return; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun : 
Lost  thy  lamp  should  cease  to  burn, 
K'e  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Haslen.  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  : 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  399 

Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

Hymn  592.  s.  m. 

Gospel  invitations  to  Repentance. 

1  nri  HE  Spirit,  in  our  hearts, 

J..     Is  whisp'ring,  "Sinner,  come:" 
The  bride,  the  church  of  Christ,  proclaims 
To  all  around  her,  "  Come  !" 

2  Let  him  that  heareth,  say 

To  all  about  him,  "Come  !" 
Let  him  that  thirsts  for  I'ighteoiisness, 
To  Christ,  the  fountain,  come  ! 

3  Yes,  whosoever  will, 

O  let  him  freely  come, 
And  freely  drink  the  stream  of  life : 
'Tis  Jesus  bids  him  come. 

4  Lo !  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  "  I  quickly  come ;" 
Lord,  even  so  !  I  wait  thine  hour ; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  come  ! 

Hymn  593.  p.  m. 

The  Gospel  Jubilee. 

1  T>  LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
JL^  The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 

To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom' d  siimers,  home. 

2  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell. 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live. 


400  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom' d  sinners,  home. 

3  The  gospel-trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace ; 

Ye  contrite  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face. 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come ; 

Return,  ye  ransom' d  sinners,  home. 

Hymn  594.  s.  m. 

Efficacy  of  Repentance. 

1  "  nnOGETHER  let  us  plead, 

A     O  sinner,"  saith  the  Lord : 
"  Give  to  the  voice  of  wisdom  heed, 
And  trust  my  faithful  word. 

2  "Like  scarlet  though  they  glow, 

Or  like  the  crimson  bright. 
Your  sins  shall  soon  be  pure  as  snow, 
As  fleecy  vestures  white." 

3  By  penitence  and  pray'r. 

The  wondrous  change  is  wrought ; 
They  soothe  the  pangs  of  dark  despair, 
And  heal  the  wounded  thought. 

4  Bath'd  in  the  hallow'd  dews 

Of  deep  compunction's  tears, 
The  soul  her  health  and  strength  renews, 
And  meet  for  heav'n  appears. 

5  There  all  the  joyful  host, 

With  acclamations  high 
From  death  her  glad  recov'ry  boast, 
And  welcome  to  the  sky. 


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additional  hymns.  401 

Hymn  595.  l.  m. 

The  Soul  returning  to  God. 
ETTJRN,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest, 


From  vain  pursuits  and  madd'ning  cares; 
From  lonely  woes  that  wring  thy  breast, 
The  world's  allurements,  toils,  and  snares. 

2  Return  unto  thy  rest,  my  soul. 

From  all  the  wand  rings  of  thy  thought; 
From  sickness  unto  death  made  whole ; 
Safe  through  a  thousand  perils  brought. 

3  Then  to  thy  rest,  my  soul,  return. 

From  passions  ev'ry  hour  at  strife. 
Sin's  works,  and  ways,  and  wages  spurn; 
Lay  hold  upon  eternal  life. 

4  God  is  thy  rest :  with  heart  inclin'd 

To  keep  his  word,  that  word  beheve. 
Christ  is  thy  rest :  with  lowly  mind 
His  light  and  easy  yoke  receive. 

Hymn  596.  c.  m. 

Preparation  of  the  Heart  implored. 

1  X    ORD,  teach  us  how  to  pray  aright, 
JLJ    With  rev'  rence  and  with  fear : 
Though  dust  and  ashes  in  thy  sight, 

We  may,  we  must  draw  near. 

2  Burden' d  with  guilt,  convinc'd  of  sin, 

In  weakness,  want,  and  wo, 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, — 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  go? 

3  God  of  all  grace,  we  come  to  thee 

With  broken,  contrite  hearts : 
Give,  what  thine  eye  delights  to  see, 
Truth  in  the  inward  parts. 


402  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

4  Give  deep  humility — the  sense 

Of  godly  sorrow,  give  : — 
A  strong  desire,  with  confidence 
To  hear  thy  voice  and  live : — 

5  Patience  to  watch,  and  wait,  and  weep, 

Though  mercy  long  delay : — 
Courage,  our  fainting  souls  to  keep, 
And  trust  thee,  though  thou  slay. 

6  Give  these — and  tlion  thy  will  be  done. 

Thus  strengthen'd  with  all  might, 
We,  by  thy  Spirit  and  thy  Son, 
Shall  pray,  and  pray  aright. 

Hymn  597.  p.  m.  is. 

Ckoosijig  the  Heritage  of  GocTs  People. 
\   "pEOPLE  of  the  living  God! 
-IT    I  have  sought  the  world  around. 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod. 

Peace  and  comfort  nowhere  foimd. 
Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns. 

Turns,  a  fugitive  unblest. 
Brethren  !  wliere  your  altar  burns, 

Oh,  receive  me  into  rest. 

2  Jjonely  (  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave. 
Where  you  dwell,  shall  be  my  home: 

Where  you  die,  shall  be  my  grave. 
Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore  : 

Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine : 
Earth  can  fill  my  soul  no  more ; 

Ev'ry  idol  I  resign. 

Hymn  598.  c.  m. 

Jeremiah  iii.  22.     Hosea  xiv.  4. 
1    TJ|"OW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 
A  A   FJas  wander' d  from  the  Lord  ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  403 

How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word ! 

2  Yet  heav'nly  mercy  calls,  "  Return ;" 

Great  God,  and  may  I  come  ? 
My  vile  ingratitude  1  mourn : 
Oh,  take  the  wand'rer  home  ! 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon' d  rebel  live, 
To  s[)eak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  pow'r 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  base  a  heart  as  mine. 

6  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet. 
My  Father,  I  adore. 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet. 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


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Hymn  599.  p.  m.  ss. 

Seeking  Refuge. 

ORTH  from  the  dark  and  stormy  sky. 
Lord,  to  thine  altar's  shade  we  fly  : 
Forth  from  the  world,  its  hope  and  fear, 
Father,  we  seek  thy  shelter  here  : 
Weary  and  weak,  thy  grace  we  pray ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thy  guests  away ! 

3  Long  have  we  roam'd  in  want  and  paiu  ; 
Long  have  we  sought  for  rest  in  vain ; 
'  Wilde r'd  in  doubt,  in  darkness  lost. 
Long  have  our  souls  been  tempest-toss'd : 
Low  at  thy  feet  our  sins  we  lay ; 
Turn  not,  O  Lord,  thy  guests  away. 
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404  additional  hymns. 

Hymn  600.  l.  m. 

Forgiveness  and  Peace  of  Conscience. 

1  O  WEET  peace  of  conscience,  heav'nly  guest! 
k^   Come,  fix  thy  mansion  in  my  breast. 
Dispel  my  doubts,  my  fears  control, 

And  heal  the  anguish  of  my  soul. 

2  Come,  smiling  hope  and  joy  sincere, 
Come,  make  your  constant  dwelling  here : 
Still  let  your  presence  cheer  my  heart, 
Nor  sin  compel  yon  to  depart. 

3  Thou  God  of  hope  and  peace  divine, 
O  make  these  sacred  pleasures  mine ! 
Forgive  my  guilt,  my  fears  remove, 
And  send  the  tokens  of  thy  love. 

4  Then  shall  mine  eyes,  without  a  tear 
See  death,  with  all  its  terrors  near ; 
My  soul  in  thee,  my  God,  rejoice, 
And  raptures  tune  my  fait' ring  voice. 

Hymn  601.  p.  m.  a^. 

Imploring  Forgiveness  and  Neiviuss  of  Life. 

1  X^ORGIVE,  Lord,  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
JD     Our  multitude  of  sins  forgive  ! 

Us  for  thine  own  possession  take, 

And  help  us  to  thy  glory  live — 
Live  in  thy  sight,  and  gladly  prove 
Our  faith  by  our  obedient  love. 

2  To  ev'ry  soul  forgiveness  seal, 

And  all  thy  mighty  wonders  show ' 
Our  hidden  enemies  expel, 

And  conq  ring  them  to  conquer  go, 
Till  all  of  pride  and  wrath  be  slain, 
And  not  one  evil  tliouscht  remain ! 


ADDITiONAL    HYMNS.  405 

0  put  thou  in  our  inward  parts 
Tlie  living  law  of  perfect  love  ! 

Write  the  new  precept  on  our  hearts  ! 

We  shall  not  then  from  thee  remove, 
But  in  thy  glorious  image  shine, 
Thy  people,  and  for  ever  thine ! 

Hymn  602.  s.  m. 

Waiting  for  GotVs  Mercy. 

1  ^V/TY  soul  with  patience  waits 
_LtJL  For  thee,  the  living  Lord  : 
My  hopes  are  on  thy  promise  built, 

Thy  never-failing  word. 

2  My  longing  eyes  look  out 

For  thine  enliv'ning  ray. 
More  duly  than  the  morning  watch 
To  spy  the  dawning  day. 

3  In  thee  I  trust,  my  God  ! 

No  bounds  thy  mercy  knows — 
The  plenteous  source  and  spring,  from  which 
Eternal  succour  flows. 

4  Thy  friendly  streams  to  us 

Supplies  in  want  convey  : 
A  healing  spring,  a  spring  to  cleanse 
And  wash  our  guilt  away. 

Hymn  603.  p.  u.  ss  &  7s. 

Gratitude  for  Recovery  from  Sin. 

LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  thee 
For  the  bliss  thy  love  bestows, 
For  ti)e  pard'ning  grace  that  saves  me, 

A.nd  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavour; 
This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 


406  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warm'd  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wand' re r,  far  astray; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  tliee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And,  the  light  of  hope  revealing. 

Bade  the  blood-stain' d  cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express : 
Low  before  thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  thy  suppliant's  pray'r  to  bless. 
Let  thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure, 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise  : 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Hymn  604.  l.  m. 

1  TT^  AR  from  thy  fold,  O  God,  my  feet 
-Ij     Once  mov'd  in  error's  devious  maze; 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet. 

Nor  sought  thy  face,  nor  lov'd  thy  ways. 

2  With  tend' rest  voice  thou  bad'st  me  flee 

The  paths  which  thou  couldst  ne'er  approve. 
My  soul  was  gently  drawn  to  thee 
With  cords  of  sweet,  eternal  love. 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  fly, 

And  low  in  self-abasement  fall : 
A  poor,  a  helpless  worm,  I  lie ; 
And  thou,  my  God,  art  all  in  all. 

4  Dearer,  far  dearer  to  my  heart 

Than  all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  40' 

From  fame,  from  wealth,  fi'om  friends  I'd  part, 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  Hve. 

5  And  when,  in  smiHng  friendship  dress  d, 

Death  bids  me  quit  this  mortal  frame, 
Gently  reclin'd  upon  thy  breast. 

My  latest  breath  shall  bless  thy  name. 

6  Then  mine  unfettered  soul  shall  rise 

And  soar  above  yon  starry  spheres, 
Join  the  full  chorus  of  the  skies, 

And  sing  thy  praise  througii  endless  years. 

Hymn  605.  c.  m. 

The  Highway  to  Zion.     Isaiah  xxxv.  8,  9,  10 
ING,  ye  redeemed  of  tlie  Lord, 


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Your  great  Deliv'rer  sing; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  rais'd, 

How  holy  and  how  plain ! 
Nor  shall  the  simplest  trav'ller  err, 
Nor  ask  the  track  in  vain. 

3  No  rav'ning  lion  shall  destroy. 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound ; 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on 

Along  the  blissful  road, 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise. 
And  see  your  Father,  God. 

5  There  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  ev'ry  head. 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows  all  are  fled. 
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408  ADDTTfOiNAL    HYMNS. 

6  March  on  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 
Pursue  his  footsteps  still; 
And  let  tlic  prospect  ciieer  your  eye, 
While  lab' ring  up  the  hill. 

Hymn  GOG.  c.  xM. 

God  speaking  Peace  to  his  People. 

1  TTNITE,  my  roving  thoughts,  unite 
\J    In  silence  soft  and  swt;et : 

And  thou,  my  soul,  sit  gently  down 
At  thy  great  Sov' reign's  feet. 

2  Jehovah's  awful  voice  is  heard, 

Yet  gladly  I  attend  : 
For,  lo !  the  everlasting  God 
Proclaims  himself  my  friend. 

3  Harmonious  accents  to  my  soul 

The  sound  of  peace  convey  ; 
The  tempest  at  his  word  subsides, 
And  winds  and  seas  obey. 

4  By  all  its  joys,  I  charge  my  heart 

To  grieve  his  love  no  more ; 
But  charm'd  by  melody  divine. 
To  give  its  follies  o'er. 

Hymn  607.    cm. 

The  Reward  of  the  Righteous.    Psalbi  xxxvj 
Y  God  the  steps  of  pious  men 


'M 


Are  orJer'd  by  thy  wil 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again: 
Thy  hand  supports  them  still. 

3  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways ; 
Their  virtue  he  approves  ; 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 


ADDITIONAL  HYMNS.  409 

3  The  heav'iily  heritage  is  theirs, 

Th'^ir  portion  and  tlieir  home; 
He  feeds  tliem  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  loi;g  to  come. 

4  Mark  well  the  man  of  righteousness ! 

His  several  steps  attend  : 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

Hymn  608.  c.  m. 

Encouragement  from  the  Experience  of  God's 
Goodness  to  his  Servants. 

1  rriHROUGH  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life, 

X.     In  trouble  and  in  joy. 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ. 

2  Of  his  deliv' ranee  I  will  boast, 

Till  all  who  are  distress' d 
From  my  example  comfort  take. 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just ; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 
Who  on  his  succour  trust. 

4  O  make  but  trial  of  his  love  : 

Experience  will  decide, 
How  bless' d  are  they,  and  only  they, 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints;  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear : 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight— 
He'll  make  your  wants  his  care. 


410  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  609.  p.  m.  8,6,  &8s. 

Adoption.     1  John  iii.   1,  2,  3. 

1  "J"    ET  others  boast  their  ancient  line, 

i   i    In  long  succession  great : 
In  the  proud  list  let  heroes  shine, 
And  monarchs  swell  the  state : 
iJescended  from  the  King  of  kings. 
Each  saint  a  nobler  title  sings. 

2  Pronounce  me,  gracious  God,  thy  son; 

Own  me  an  heir  divine : 
I'll  pity  princes  on  the  throne, 

When  I  can  call  thee  mine. 
Sceptres  and  crowns  unenvy'd  rise, 
And  lose  their  lustre  in  mine  eyes. 

3  Content,  obscure,  I  pass  my  days, 

To  all  I  meet  unknown ; 
And  wait  till  thou  thy  child  shalt  raise, 

And  scat  me  near  thy  throne. 
No  name,  no  honour  here  I  crave, 
Well-pleas' d  with  those  beyond  the  grave. 

4  Jesus,  my  elder  brother,  lives ; 

With  him  I  too  shall  reign : 
No  hostile  pow'r,  while  he  survives, 

Shall  make  the  promise  vain. 
In  him  my  title  stands  secure. 
And  shall,  while  endless  years  endure. 

5  When  he,  in  robes  divinely  bright, 

Shall  once  again  appear. 
Thou  too,  my  soul,  shalt  shine  in  light, 

And  his  full  image  bear. 
Enough  !  I  wait  th'  appointed  day : 
Blest  Saviour !  haste  and  come  away. 


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'E 


additional  hymns.  411 

Hymn  610.  l  m. 

Blessedness  of  Communion  with  God. 
NOUGH  of  life's  vain  scene  I've  trod; 


Sweet  is  the  interval  of  rest : 
With  cheerful  heart  I  meet  my  God ; 
His  presence  makes  me  truly  blest. 

Father  and  Friend  !  relations  dear, 
Rejoicing  to  the  human  soul ; — 

They  lift  us  above  ev'ry  fear, 
And  ills  (if  ills  there  be)  control. 

Pleasant  is  life,  and  sweet  the  light 

That  pours  from  the  bright  orb  of  day. 

Revealing  to  our  raptur'd  sight 
The  world  in  all  its  rich  display. 

Pleasant  is  life,  and  sweet  its  ties, 
The  touching  charities  of  man  : 

Friend,  fellow,  child,  and  parent  rise, 
Endearing  life's  progressive  plan. 

But  life  and  light  would  soon  be  vile. 
And  all  their  dearest  pleasures  fall, 

Nor  sun  would  shine,  nor  life  would  smile, 
Without  thy  presence  gladd'ning  all. 


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Hymn  611.  l.  m. 

Influence  of  Religion, 
HROUGH  shades  and  solitudes  profound 


The  fainting  trav'ller  wends  his  way: 
Bewildering  meteors  glare  around, 
And  tempt  his  wand' ring  feet  astray. 

Welcome,  thrice  welcome  to  his  eye 
The  sudden  moon's  inspiring  light. 

When  forth  she  sallies  through  the  sky, 
The  guardian  angel  of  the  night. 


412  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  Thus,  mortals  blind  and  weak,  below, 

Pursue  the  phantom  bliss  in  vain : 
The  world's  a  wilderness  of  wo, 
And  life's  a  pilgrimage  of  pain;— 

4  Till  mild  religion  from  above 

Descends,  a  sweet  engaging  form, 
The  messenger  of  heav'nly  love, 
The  bow  of  promise  'mid  the  storm, 

5  Ambition,  pride,  revenge  depart, 

And  folly  flies  her  chast'ning  rod; 
She  makes  the  humble  contrite  heart 
A  temple  of  the  living  God. 

6  Beyond  the  narrow  vale  of  time, 

Where  bright  celestial  ages  roll, 
To  scenes  eternal,  scenes  sublime. 

She  points  the  way  and  leads  the  soul, 

7  Baptiz'd  with  her  renewing  fire. 

May  we  the  crown  of  glory  gain; 
Rise,  when  the  hosts  of  heav'n  expire; 
And  reign  with  God,  for  ever  reign ! 

Hymn  612.  l.  m. 

Light  of  Religion. 

1  "I'F  all  our  hopes  and  all  our  fears 
i   Were  prison'd  in  life's  little  bound; 
If^  trav'Uers  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

We  saw  no  better  world  beyond : — 
O  what  could  check  the  rising  sigh  1 

What  earthly  thing  could  pleasure  give? 
Who  then  in  peace  could  ever  die  ? 

Or  who  would  breathe  a  wish  to  live? 

2  Yet  such  were  life,  without  the  ray 

From  our  divine  religion  giv'n. 
'Tis  this  that  makes  our  darkness  day; 
'Tis  this  that  makes  our  earth  a  heav'n 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  413 

Bright  IS  the  golden  sun  above, 

And  beautiful  the  flow'rs  that  bloom; 

And  all  is  joy,  and  all  is  love. 
Reflected  from  a  world  to  come. 

Hymn  613.  s.  m. 

It  shall  he  well  with  the  Righteous. 

Isaiah  iii.  10. 
1  '¥X7'HAT  cheering  words  are  these  ! 
11      Their  sweetness  who  can  tell? 
In  time  and  through  eternity 
'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

'2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die. 

-5  'Tis  well,  when  joys  they  taste ; 
'Tis  well,  when  sorrows  flow; 
'Tis  well,  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well,  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  heav'nly  love; 

And  'tis  as  well,  in  God's  account. 

When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well,  when  summon' d  hence, 

From  earth  to  heav'n  they  rise, 
Join'd  with  the  hosts  of  holy  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise. 

Hymn  614.  p.  m.  ss&ts. 

The  Happiness  of  forsaking  all  to  folloio   Christ 
"ESUS  !  I  my  cross  have  taken, 


J 


All  to  leave  and  follow  thee , 
Self  renounc'd  and  sin  forsaken: 
Thou  alone  my  guide  shalt  be. 


414  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS 

2  Perish,  ev'ry  false  ambition — 

All,  the  world  has  lov'd  or  known : — 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 

God  and  heav'n  are  siill  mine  own. 

3  Go  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure 

Come,  disaster,  scorn,  and  pain  : 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure ; 
With  thy  favour,  loss  is  gain. 

4  Know,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  ev'ry  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 

5  Think,  what  spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

Think,  what  father's  smiles  are  thine; 
Think,  tliat  Jesus  died  to  win  thee  : 
Child  of  heav'n,  canst  thou  repine? 

6  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Arm'd  by  faith  and  wing'd  by  pray'r. 
Heav'n's  eternal  day's  before  thee; 
God  s  own  hand  shall  lead  thee  there. 

7  Soon  shall  close  thine  earthly  mission ; 

Soon  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days: 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition. 
Faith  to  sight,  and  pray'r  to  praise. 

Hymn  615.  c.  m. 

Holy  Fortitude. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
_ZjL  a  foll'wer  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carry' d  to  the  skies 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  415 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  wild  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign; 

Be  faithful  to  my  Lord; 
And  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  The  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 
They  see  tlie  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

^6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 
And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  vict'ry  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

Hymn  616.  s.  m. 

The  Christian's  Charge, 

1  \     CHARGE  to  keep  I  have; 
_ljL  a  God  to  glorify ; 

A' never-dying  soul  to  save, 

And  fit  it  for  the  sky ; 
To  serve  the  present  age ; 

My  calling  to  fulfil  :— 
O  may  it  all  my  pow'rs  engage. 

To  do  my  Master's  will ! 

2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live ; 
And,  oh  !  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare 

The  strict  account  to  give. 
Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely  : 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  forsaken  die. 
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416  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  617.  c.  m. 

Christian  Watchfulness. 

1  \  WAKE,  my  drowsy  soul,  awake, 
-ljL  And  view  the  threat'ning  scene  : 
Legions  of  foes  encamp  around, 

And  treach'ry  lurks  within. 

2  'Tis  not  this  mortal  life  alone 

These  enemies  assail : 
How  canst  thou  hope  for  future  bliss. 
If  their  attempts  prevail  ? 

3  Then  to  the  work  of  God  awake — 

Behold  thy  Master  near — 
The  various,  arduous  work  pursue 
With  vigour  and  with  fear. 

4  The  awful  register  goes  on ; 

The  account  will  surely  come ; 
And  op'ning  day  or  closing  night 
May  bear  me  to  my  doom. 

5  Tremendous  thought !  how  deep  it  strikes  \ 

Yet  like  a  dream  it  flies, 
Till  God's  own  voice  the  slumbers  chase 
From  these  deluded  eyes. 

Hymn  618.  p.  m.  ts. 

Image  of  God  and  Christ  in  Man, 
ATHER  of  eternal  grace, 


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Glorify  thyself  in  me ! 
Meekly  beaming  in  my  face, 
May  the  world  thine  image  see. 

Happy  always  in  thy  love, 

Though  unfriended  or  unknown, 

Fix  my  thoughts  on  things  above ; 
Stay  my  heart  on  thee  alone. 


ADDITIONAL    HYxMNS.  417 

3  Humble,  holy,  all  resign' d 

To  tliy  will, — thy  will  be  done  ! — 
Give  me,  Lord,  the  perfect  mind 
Of  thy  well  beloved  Son. 

4  Counting  gain  and  glory  loss, 

May  I  tread  the  path  he  trod, 
Die  with  Jesus  on  the  cross, 
Rise  with  him  to  thee,  my  God. 

Hymn  619.  l.m. 

Service  of  God. 

1  IV/TY  gracious  God,  I  own  thy  right 
_LyjL  To  ev'ry  service  I  can  pay. 

O  make  it  my  supreme  delight, 
To  hear  thy  dictates,  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being,  but  for  thee, 

Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
Thine  ever-smilhig  face  to  see. 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend? 

.3  Thy  work  my  hoary  age  shall  bless, 
When  youthful  vigour  is  no  more; 
And  my  last  hour  of  life  confess. 
Thy  love  hath  animating  pow'r. 

Hymn  620.  c.  m. 

Christian  Zeal. 

ZEAL  is  that  pure  and  heav'nly  flame 
The  fire  of  love  supplies ; 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name, 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild. 

Can  pity  and  forbear; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce,  and  wild, 

And  breathes  revenge  and  war. 


418  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms, 

He  knows  the  worth  of  peace ; 
But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms, 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Self  may  its  poor  reward  obtain, 

And  be  applauded  here ; 
But  zeal  the  best  applause  will  gain, 
When  Jesus  shall  appear. 

5  O  God,  the  idol  self  dethrone, 

And  from  our  hearts  remove ; 
And  let  no  zeal  by  us  be  shown. 
But  that  which  springs  from  love. 

Hymn  621.  cm. 

Alacrity  of  Christian  Obedience 
Romans  viii.  15. 

1  IVTOT  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave, 
_L^    Do  saints  perform  thy  will ; 

But  with  the  noblest  pow'rs  they  have. 
Thy  blest  commands  fulfil. 

2  They  find  access  at  ev'ry  hour 

To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickning  pow'r. 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

3  O  happy  souls  !  O  glorious  state 

Of  thy  abounding  grace  ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  blissful  face ! 

4  Lord,  I  address  thy  heav'nly  throne ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

5  There  shed  a  fervent  love  abroad, 

And  make  my  comfort  strong; 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  419 

That  I  may  say,  "My  Father  God," 
With  an  unwav'ring  tongue. 

Hymn  622.  l.  m. 

Christian  Decision  and  Dedication  to  God. 

(Confirmation.) 

1  ^~\   HAPPY  day,  that  stays  my  choice 
.  \-J   On  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  ! 

Well  may  this  glowing  heart  rejoice, 
And  tell  thy  goodness  all  abroad. 

2  O  happy  bond,  that  seals  my  vows. 

To  him  who  merits  all  my  love  ! 
Let  cheerful  anthems  fill  his  house. 
While  to  his  sacred  throne  I  move. 

3  'Tis  done,  the  great  transaction's  done; 

I  am  the  Lord's,  and  he  is  mine. 
Help  me,  great  God,  to  follow  on. 
Obedient  to  thy  voice  divine. 

4  Now  rest,  mine  oft-divided  heart ;  * 

Fix'd  on  this  blissful  centre,  rest. 
With  ashes  who  would  grieve  to  part, 
When  call'd  on  angels'  food  to  feast? 

5  High  heav'n,  that  heard  the  solemn  vow, 

That  vow  renew'd  shall  daily  hear; 
Till  in  life's  latest  hour  I  bovi^. 

And  bless  in  death  a  bond  so  dear. 

Hymn  623.  s.  m. 

Prayer  for  Christian  Principles. 

1   IV/FY  God,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
-LTJL  On  thee  I  cast  my  care. 
With  humble  confidence  look  up, 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  pray'r. 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 
Till  I  can  all  things  do ; 
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420  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

On  thee,  almighty  to  create, 
Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 

A  self-renouncing  will, 
That  tramples  down  and  casts  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 
A  soul  inur'd  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss — 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain 

The  consecrated  cross. 

»J  1  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye. 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly; 
A  spirit  still  prepar'd. 

And  arm'd  witli  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  pray'r. 

4  I  want  a  true  regard, 

A  ^ngle,  steady  aim, 
Unmov'd  by  threat' ning  or  reward, 

To  thee  and  thy  great  name; 
A  zealous,  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise; 
A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn 

And  glorify  thy  grace. 

5  I  rest  upon  thy  word ; 

Thy  promise  is  for  me : 
My  succour  and  salvation.  Lord, 

Shall  surely  come  from  thee. 
But  let  me  still  abide. 

Nor  from  my  hope  remove, 
Till  thou  my  patient  spirit  guide 

Into  thy  perfect  love. 


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additional  hymns.  421 

Hymn  624.  l.  m. 

Prayer  for  Christian  Improvement, 
THOU,  who  hast  at  thy  command 


The  hearts  of  all  men  in  thy  hand ! 
My  wishes  and  desires  control ; 
Mould  ev'ry  purpose  of  my  soul. 

Be  with  me,  Lord,  where'er  I  go; 
Teach  me  what  thou  wouldst  have  me  do; 
Suggest  whate'er  I  think  aLd  say ; 
Direct  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

Prevent  me,  lest  I  harbour  pride, 
Lest  I  in  mine  own  strength  confide : 
Show  me  my  weakness :  let  me  see, 
I  have  my  pow'r,  mine  all  from  thee. 

Assist  and  teach  me  how  to  pray ; 
Dispose  my  nature  to  obey; 
What  thou  abhorr'st,  that  let  me  flee, 
And  only  love  what  pleases  thee. 

And  while  I  to  thine  honour  live. 
May  I  to  thee  all  glory  give, 
Until  the  summons,  Lord,  shall  come, 
That  calls  thy  willing  servant  home. 


•P 


Hymn  625.  l.  m. 

The  Energy  of  Faith. 

RAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 
To  him,  who  earth's  foundation  laid; 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  sov' reign  will 
All  nature's  laws  and  pow'rs  fulfil. 

Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word ; 
Where  faith  contemplates  his  decrees, 
And  ev'ry  gracious  promise  sees. 


422  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  O  for  a  strong  and  lasting  faith, 
To  credit  what  th'  Ahnighty  saith ; 
T'  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heav'n  our  own  ! 

4  Then  sliould  the  earth's  vast  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

Our  steady  souls  should  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

5  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  perishable  skies; 
And  firm  their  basis  shall  remain, 
When  these  to  chaos  sink  again. 

Hymn  626.  p.  m.  7s. 

Simplicity  of  Faith  in  God's  Word. 

1  T    ORD,  for  ever  at  thy  side 
A— A    Let  my  place  and  portion  be  ! 
Strip  me  of  the  robe  of  pride, 

Clothe  me  with  humility. 

2  Meekly  may  my  soul  receive 

All  thy  Spirit  hath  reveal'd. 
Thou  hast  spoken — I  believe. 
Though  the  oracle  were  seal'd. 

3  Quiet  as  a  weaned  child, 

Weaned  from  the  mother's  breast ; 
By  no  subtlety  beguil'd. 
On  thy  faithful  word  I  rest. 

4  Saints,  rejoicing  evermore, 

In  the  Lord  Jehovah  trust : 
Him  in  all  his  ways  adore, 

Wise,  and  wonderful,  and  just. 

Hymn  627.  l.  m. 

Faith  without  Works  is  Dead, 
1      /%  S  body,  when  the  soul  has  fled, — 
JTjL  As  barren  trees,  decayed  and  dead, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS  423 

Is  faith — a  hopeless,  hfeless  thing — 
If  not  of  righteousness  tlie  spring. 

2  To  doers  only  of  his  word, 
Propitious  is  th'  all-seeing  Lord  : 

He  hears  their  cries,  accepts  their  pray'rs, 
And  heals  their  wounds,  and  soothes  their  cares. 

3  In  true  and  active  faith,  we  trace 
The  source  of  ev'ry  Christian  grace: 
Within  the  pious  heart  it  plays, 

A  living  fount  of  joy  and  praise. 

4  Kind  deeds  of  peace  and  love  betray 
Where'er  the  stream  has  found  its  way : 
But  where  these  spring  not  rich  and  fair, 
The  stream  has  never  wander  d  there. 

Hymn  628.  l.  m. 

Faith  of  the  Ancients.     Hebrews  xi.  33,  34. 

1  TJLEST  is  the  mem' ry  of  the  just, 
-13   And  sweet  their  slumbers  in  the  dust ! 
Though  lost,  long  lost  to  mortal  eye, 
Their  wcll-earn'd  fame  shall  never  die. 

2  In  life's  fair  book  the  Patriarchs  live ; 
Prophets  and  saints  instruction  give ; 
Though  dead,  they  speak  the  truth  divine, 
And  in  example  brightly  shine. 

3  My  soul,  these  ancient  heroes  view ; 
Their  faith,  their  love,  their  zeal  pursue. 
Warm'd  by  each  word,  and  glorious  deed, 
In  the  same  blessed  path  proceed. 

4  O  may  I  in  their  triumphs  share. 
When  the  great  Saviour  shall  appear, 
To  raise  them  up  to  high  renown 
And  give  them  an  immortal  crown  ! 


424  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  629.  p.  m.  hs 

Precious  Promises. 

1  TjrOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
JLl  Is  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  ho  hath  said, 
Wiio  unto  Jehovah  for  refuge  have  fled  1 

2  "Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd; 
For  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee  aid. 
ril  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 

stand, 
Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand. 

3  "When  through  the  deep  waters  I  call  thee  to  go, 
The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  overflow : 

For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee,  thy  deepest  distress. 

4  "When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
My  grace  all-sufiicient  shall  be  thy  supply. 

The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

5  "The  soul  that  on  me  humbly  leans  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  his  foes. 

That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavour  to 

shake, 
I'll  never — no  never — no  never  forsake." 

Hymn  630.  p.  m.  ts  &  6s. 

Faith  aspiring  to  Heaven, 
1    13  ISE,  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings, 
JlV  Thy  better  portion  trace  ] 
Rise  from  transitory  things 

Tow'rd  heav'n,  thy  native  place. 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay ; 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove : 
Rise,  my  soul,  and  haste  away 
To  seats  prepar'd  above. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  425 

2  Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course ; 
Fire,  ascending,  seeks  the  sun ; 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source. 
So  a  soul  that's  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face ; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 

3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn ; 

Press  onward  to  the  prize  : 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return 

Triumphant  m  the  skies. 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  giv'n; 
All  your  sorrows  left  below. 

And  earth  exchangd  for  henv  n. 

Hymn  631.  p.  m.  :^ 

Rejoicing  in  Hope. 

1  /CHILDREN  oftheheav'nly  King, 
\y   As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  : 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  trav'lling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  : 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  bless' d  ; 
You  near  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest. 
There  your  seats  are  now  prepar'd — 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren — -joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land. 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd,  go  on. 


426  ADDITIONAL    lIYMiNS. 

5  Lord,  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below. 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

Hymn  632.  l.  m. 

Glorying  in  God  alone,, 
Jeremiah  ix.  23,  24. 

1  fTlHE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 

jL.     Maintains  his  universal  slato; 
O'er  all  the  earth  his  pow'r  extends, 
All  hcav'n  before  his  footstool  bonds. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  pow'r  presides. 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides ; 
Such  works  are  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
And  sucii  the  men  of  his  delight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise,  your  wisdom  boast ; 
No  more,  ye  strong,  your  valour  trust ; 
Nor  let  the  rich  survey  their  store. 
Replete  with  heaps  of  shining  ore. 

4  Glory,  my  soul,  m  this  alone. 

That  God,  thy  God,  to  thee  is  known ; 
That  thou  hast  own'd  his  sov'roign  sway, 
That  thou  hast  felt  his  cheering  ray. 

5  My  wisdom,  wealth,  and  pow'r  I  find 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combin'd. 

On  him  I  fix  my  roving  eyes, 
Till  all  my  soul  in  rapture  rise. 

6  All  else  which  I  my  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall : 
But  wiiat  his  happiness  can  move, 
Whom  God  the  bless;jd  deigns  to  love? 


additional  hymns.  427 

Hymn  633.  l.  m. 

Love  to  God. 

1  "  rwy  HITS  shalt  thou  love  th'  Almighty  Lord— 

JL.    With  all  thy  heart,  and  soul,  and  mind." — 
So  speaks  to  man  that  sacred  word, 
For  counsel  and  reproof  design' d. 

2  "With  all  thy  heart" — no  idol  thing, 

Though  close  around  the  heart  it  twine, 
Its  mterposing  shade  must  fling, 
To  darken  that  pure  love  of  thine. 

3  "With  all  thy  mind"— each  vary'd  pow'r, 

Creative  fancy,  musings  high, 
And  thoughts  that  glance  behind,  before, 
These  must  religion  sanctify. 

4  "With  soul  and  strength" — thy  days  of  ease 

While  vigour  nerves  each  youthful  limb. 
And  hope  and  joy,  and  health  and  peace. 
All  must  be  freely  brought  to  him. 

5  Thou  Pow'r  Supreme,  in  whom  we  move ! 

Vouchsafe  thy  servants,  in  their  day, 
The  mind  t'  adore,  the  heart  to  love. 

And  strength  to  serve  thee,  while  they  may. 


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Hymn  634.  p.  m.  ss  &  ts 

Joyful  Love  to  God  implored. 
OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling. 


Joy  of  heav'n,  to  earth  come  down! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling. 
All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

Father !  thou  art  all  compassion ; 

Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art : 
Visit  us  wit'i  thy  salvation, 

Enter  ev'ry  longing  heart. 
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428  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS 

3  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  blissful  spirit 

Into  ev'ry  troubi'd  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  tliee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest. 

4  Come,  Almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive , 
Graciously  come  down,  and  never, 
Never  more  thy  temples  leave. 

5  Change  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heav'n  we  take  our  place, 

Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

Hymn  635.  p.  m.  8s&7s. 

Grateful  Affection  to  God. 

1  ^*^OME,  thou  fount  of  ev'ry  blessing. 
\y  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace. 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

2  Here  I  raise  mine  Ebenezer ; 

Hither  by  thy  help  Fnfi  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 
Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

3  O  !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain' d  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  now,  like  a  fetter. 
Bind  my  wand'rmg  heart  to  thee. 

4  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  of  love — 
Here's  my  heart :  O,  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 

Hymn  636.  l.  m. 

FROM  the  world's  vile  slavery, 
Almighty  Father!  set  me  free; 


o 


ADDITIONAL   HYMNS.  429 

And  as  my  treasure  is  above, 

Be  there  my  thoughts,  be  there  my  love. 

2  But  oft,  alas !  too  well  I  know, 

My  thoughts,  my  love,  are  fix'd  below. 

In  ev'ry  lifeless  pray'r  I  find 

The  heart  unmov'd,  the  absent  mind. 

3  O  what  that  frozen  heart  can  move, 
That  melts  not  at  a  Saviour's  love? 
What  can  that  sluggish  spirit  raise, 
That  will  not  sing  its  Father's  praise? 

4  Yet  earthly  pleasure  still  hath  charms, 
And  earthly  love  my  bosom  warms; 
Though  cold  my  heart  to  love  divine, 
And  cold,  my  bleeding  Lord,  to  thine  ! 

5  O  draw  my  best  affections  hence. 
Above  this  world  of  sin  and  sense ; 
Cause  them  to  soar  beyond  the  skies, 
And  rest  not  till  to  thee  they  rise. 

Hymn  637.  s.  m. 

Doing  all  to  the  Glory  of  God. 

1  rpEACH  me,  my  God  and  King, 

-I-     In  all  things  thee  to  see : 
And  what  I  do  in  any  thing. 
To  do  it  as  for  thee ! 

2  To  scorn  the  senses'  sway. 

While  still  to  thee  I  tend : 
In  all  I  do,  be  thou  the  way — 
In  all,  be  thou  the  end  ! 

3  All  may  of  thee  partake :, 

Nothing  so  small  can  be, 
But  draws,  when  acted  for  thy  sake, 
Greatness  and  worth  from  thee. 

4  If  prompted  by  thy  laws. 

E'en  servile  labours  shine : 


430  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hallow' d  is  toil,  if  this  the  cause, 
The  meanest  work  divine. 

Hymn  638.  l.  m. 

Prayer. 

1  '¥^E7"HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 

11      In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r. 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw; 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw ; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love; 

Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  pray'r,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Pray'r  makes  the  Christian's  armour  brigf,  / 
And  while  he  stands  with  arms  spread  wi  (^  C. 
Success  is  always  on  his  side. 

4  Were  half  the  breath  that's  vainly  spent 
To  heav'n  in  supplication  sent : 

Our  cheerful  song  would  oft'ner  be, 
**Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

Hymn  639.  l.  m. 

The  Mercy- Seat. 

1  IjI ROM  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
X-      From  ev'ry  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ; 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

2  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend. 
Though  sunder' d  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

3  Ah !  whither  could  we  fly  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismay' d  1 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  431 

Or  how  the  hosts  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suff'ring  saints  no  mercy-seat? 

4  There,  there  on  eagle's  wings  we  soar, 
And  sin,  and  sense,  seem  all  no  more ; 
And  heav'n  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

5  O  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill, 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 
This  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat, 
If  I  forget  the  mercy-seat. 

Hymn  640.  p.  m.  ns  &  los. 

Prayer,  the  Refuge  of  the  Disconsolate. 

1  /^  OME,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er  you  languish, 
V_y   Come  to  the  mercy-seat,  fervently  kneel. 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 

anguish : 
Earth  has  no  sorrows,  that  lieav'n  cannot  heal 

2  Joy  of  the  comfortless,  light  of  the  straying; 

Hope,  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and  pure ; 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
Earth  has  no  sorrow,  that  heav'n  cannot  cure. 

3  Here  see  the  bread  of  life,  see  waters  flowing 

Forth  from  the  throne  of  God,  pure  from  above. 
Come  to  the  feast  of  love,  come,  ever  knowing, 
Earth  has  no  sorrows  but  heav'n  can  remove. 

Hymn  641.  c.  m. 

Religious  Retirement,  and  Secret  Prayer. 

1  Tjl  AR  from  the  world,  O  Lord  !  I  flee, 
JL.      From  strife  and  tumult  far ; 
From  scenes,  where  sin  is  waging  still 
Its  must  successful  war. 
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432  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade, 

With  pray'r  and  praise  agree; 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  There,  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode  : 

0  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love 
She  communes  with  her  God ! 

4  There,  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

5  What  thanks  I  owe  thee  !  and  what  love, 

A  boundless,  endless  store, 
Shall  echo  through  the  realms  above, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more ! 

Hymn  642.  p.  m.  7s. 

Filial  Confidence  Supplicated. 

1  ^UIET,  Lord,  my  froward  heart; 
V^  Make  me  teachable  and  mild, 
Upright,  simple,  free  from  art; 

Make  me  as  a  weaned  child ; 
From  disti'ust  and  envy  free, 
Pleased  with  all  that  pleases  thee. 

2  What  thou  shalt  to-day  provide, 

Let  me  as  a  child  receive ; 
What  to-morrow  may  betide. 

Calmly  to  thy  wisdom  leave. 
'Tis  enough,  that  thou  wilt  care  ; 
V/liy  should  I  the  burden  bear? 

3  As  a  little  child  relies 

On  a  care  beyond  his  own, 
Knows  he's  neither  strong  nor  wise. 
Fears  to  stir  a  step  alone  ; 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  433 

Let  me  thus  with  thee  abide, 
As  my  Father,  guard,  and  guide. 

4  Thus  preserv'd  from  ev'ry  wile, 

Safe  from  dangers,  free  from  fears, 

May  I  hve  upon  thy  smile, 

Till  the  promisd  hour  appears, 

When  the  sons  of  God  shall  prove 

All  their  Father's  boundless  love. 

Hymn  643.  p.  m.  7s  &  es. 

Divine  Light  and  Comfort. 

1  O  OMETIMES  a  light  surprises 
)i3  The  Christian,  while  he  sings; 
It  is  the  Lord,  who  rises 

With  healing  on  his  wings. 
When  comforts  are  declining, 

He  grants  the  soul  again 
A  season  of  clear  shining, 

To  cheer  it  after  rain. 

2  In  holy  contemplation 

We  sweetly  then  pursue 
The  theme  of  God's  salvation, 

And  find  it  ever  new. 
Set  free  from  present  sorrow. 

We  cheerfully  can  say, 
Let  the  unknown  to-morrow 

Bring  with  it  what  it  may. 

3  It  can  bring  with  it  nothing, 

But  he  will  bear  us  through  : — 
Who  gives  the  lilies  clothing, 

Will  clothe  his  people  too. 
Beneath  the  spreading  heavens, 

No  creature  but  is  fed  : 
And  he  who  feeds  the  ravens, 

Will  give  his  children  bread. 


434  ADDITION A.L    HYMNS. 

4  Thougli  vino  nor  fig-tree  neither 

Their  wonte.l  fruit  should  bear ; 
Thougli  all  the  fields  sliould  wither, 

Nor  flocks  nor  herds  be  there : 
Yet  God  the  same  abiding, 

His  praise  shall  tune  my  voice; 
For,  while  in  him  confiding,  . 

I  cannot  but  rejoice, 

Hymn  644.  l.  m. 

Trust,  not  in  Creatures,  hut  in  God. 

1  IVTY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
_Lt_I_  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne : 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 

My  soul  OR  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  iiis  face : 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree ; 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity : 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff"  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glitt'ring  dust. 
Why  will  you  gra&p  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard : 
"All  pow'r  is  his  eternal  due; 

He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 

Hymn  645.  l.  m. 

Contentment  and  Ti-ust  in  God,  - 
1     11 E  still,  my  heart !  these  anxious  cares 
-13  To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns,  and  snares 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  435 

They  cast  dishonour  on  thy  Lord, 
k    And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide  ? 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  ? 

3  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  1 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  pass'd, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  1 

4  Though  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
ft  leads  thee  home  apace  to  God : 
Then  count  thy  present  trial  small, 
For  heav'n  will  make  amends  for  all. 

Hymn  646.   l.  m. 

Submission  and  Trust 

1  IVTY  God,  I  thank  thee  !  may  no  thought 
JLtJ-  E'er  deem  thy  chastisement  severe: 
But  may  this  heart,  by  sorrow  taught, 

Calm  each  wild  wish,  each  idle  fear. 

2  Thy  mercy  bids  all  nature  bloom  ; 

The  sun  shines  bright,  and  man  is  gay : 
Tliine  equal  mercy  spreads  the  gloom, 
That  darkens  o'er  his  little  day. 

3  Full  many  a  throb  of  grief  and  pain 

Thy  frail  and  erring  child  must  know  : 
But  not  one  pray'r  is  breath' d  in  vain, 
Nor  does  one  tear  unheeded  flow. 

4  Thy  various  messengers  employ ; 

Thy  purposes  of  love  fulfil : 
And  'mid  the  wreck  of  human  joy. 
Let  kneeling  faith  adore  thy  will. 


436  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

Hymn  647.  c.  m. 

Isaiah  xl.  27—31. 

1  XylT'HY  mournest  thou,  my  anxious  soul, 

▼  ?      Despairing  of  relief^ 
As  if  the  Lord  o'erlook'd  thy  cares, 
Or  pity'd  not  thy  grief? 

2  Art  thou  afraid,  his  power  will  fail 

In  sorrow's  evil  day  ? 
Can  the  Creator's  mighty  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  1 

3  Supreme  in  wisdom,  as  in  pow'r, 

The  Rock  of  ages  stands : 
Thou  canst  not  search  his  mind,  nor  trace 
The  working  of  his  hands. 

4  He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 

Supports  the  fliinting  heart ; 
And  courage  in  the  evil  hour 
His  heav'nly  aids  impart. 

5  Mere  human  energy  shall  faint. 

And  youthful  vigour  cease : 
But  those  who  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
In  strength  shall  still  increase. 

6  They,  with  unweary'd  step,  shall  tread 

The  path  of  life  divine ; 
With  grov/ing  ardour  onward  move, 
With  growing  brightness  shine. 

Hymn  648.  c.  m. 

Moderation. 

1  TTAPPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  steps 
JLJL  Still  keep  the  golden  mean ; 
Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  fbrm'd, 
Declares  a  conscience  clean. 


AlDDITional  hymns.  437 

What  blessings  bounteous  heav'n  bestows, 

He  takes  with  thankful  heart  ; 
With  temp' ranee  he  both  eats  and  drinks, 

And  gives  the  poor  a  part.  ■^ 

To  sect  or  party  his  large  soul 

Disdams  to  be  confin'd  : 
The  good  he  loves  of  ev'ry  name. 

And  prays  for  all  mankind. 

His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart ; 

Each  passion  to  control; 
Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 

Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set ; 

His  treasure  is  above : 
Nothing  beneath  the  so v' reign  good 

Can  claim  his  highest  love. 


Hymn  649.  p.  m.  ss&es. 

The  Parent's  Prayer. 


F 


Hath  called  thy  servant  to  fulfil 

The  parent's  tender  part ! 
With  gifts  and  graces  from  above, 
With  calmest  care  and  wisest  love, 

Instruct  my  sknple  heart. 

O  may  I  ev'ry  moment  see 

Th'  important  end  for  which  to  me 

Thou  hast  my  children  giv'n ! 
A  blessed  instrument  divine, 
Through  thee,  to  make  and  keep  them  thine, 

And  train  them  up  for  heav'n. 
Help  me,  great  God  !  their  souls  to  rear, 
And,  principled  with  holy  fear, 

In  virtue's  path  to  load; 


438  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

The  hunger  after  thee  excite, 
And  stir  them  up  with  all  their  might 
To  seek  the  living  bread. 

4  Thou,  Lord,  my  ev'ry  fault  prevent, 
And  guard  whom  thou  to  me  hast  lent, 

And  guide  them  by  thine  eye. 
Conduct,  or  to  thyself  receive : 
O  let  them  to  thy  glory  live, 

Or  in  thy  favour  die  ! 

Hymn  G50.  c.  m. 

Unity  of  the  Spirit  in  the  Bond  of  Peace, 

1  rilHE  glorious  universe  around, 

JL     The  heav'ns  with  all  their  train, 
Sun.  moon,  and  stars,  are  firmly  bound 
In  one  mysterious  chain. 

2  Grod  in  creation  thus  displays 

His  wisdom  and  liis  might ; 
While  all  his  works  with  all  his  ways 
Harmoniously  unite. 

3  In  one  fraternal  bond  of  love, 

Ofie  fellowship  of  mind, 
The  saints  below  and  saints  above 
Their  bliss  and  glory  find. 

4  Here,  in  their  house  of  pilgrimage. 

Thy  statutes  are  their  song ; 
There,  through  one  bright,  eternal  age, 
Thy  praises  they  prolong. 

5  Lord  !  may  our  union  foi-m  a  part 

Of  that  thrice-happy  whole ; 
Derive  its  pulse  from  thee,  the  heart; 
Its  life  from  thee,  the  soul. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  439 

Hymn  651.  p.  m.  ts. 

Lords-day  Morning. 

1  CI  AFELY  through  another  week, 
k5   God  has  brought  us  on  our  way : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day ; — 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies,  multiply' d  each  hour, 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand ; 
Guarded  by  thy  mighty  pow'r. 

Fed  and  guided  by  thy  hand. 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  find  repose  in  thee ! 

3  May  the  gospel's  joy  fid  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saijits; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound  ; 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints.  * 

Blest  may  all  our  sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above  ! 

Hymn  652.  s.  m. 

Invitations  to  God ' s  House, 
1   ^OME  to  the  house  of  pray'r, 
Vy    O  thou  afflicted,  come  : 
The  God  of  peace  shall  meet  thee  there, 
He  makes  that  house  his  home. 

3  Come  to  the  house  of  praise, 
Ye  who  are  happy  now  : 
In  sweet  accord  your  voices  raise. 
In  kindred  homage  bow. 

3  Ye  aged,  hither  come, 

For  ye  have  felt  his  love  : 
Soon  shall  your  trembling  tongues  be  dumb, 
Your  lips  forget  to  move. 
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440  ADDITiONAl,    HYMNS. 

4  Ye  young,  before  his  throne, 

Come,  bow,  your  voices  raise : 
Let  not  your  hearts  his  praise  disown, 
Who  gives  the  pow'r  to  praise. 

5  Thou,  whose  benignant  eye 

In  mercy  looks  on  all  ; 
Who  seest  the  tear  of  misery, 
And  hear'st  the  mourner's  call ; 

6  Up  to  thy  dwelling-place 

Bear  our  frail  spirits  on, 
Till  they  outstrip  time's  tardy  pace. 
And  heav'n  on  earth  be  won. 


Hymn  653.  s.  m. 

Delight  in  Ordinances. 

1  "VirELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest. 

T  ▼      That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast. 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day : 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here. 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  Lord  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasure  and  of  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this. 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  441 

Hymn  654.  c.  m. 

The  Sabbath  of  the  Soul 

1  CI  LEEP,  sleep  to-day,  tormenting  cares, 
k3   Of  earth  and  folly  born! 

Ye  shall  not  dim  the  light  that  streams 
From  this  celestial  morn. 

2  To-morrow  will  bo  time  enough 

To  feel  your  harsh  control : 
Ye  shall  not  violate  this  day, 
The  sabbath  of  my  soul. 

3  Sleep,  sleep  for  ever,  guilty  thoughts ! 

Let  fires  of  vengeance  die  ! 
And,  cleans' d  from  sin,  may  1  behold 
A  God  of  purity  ! 

Hymn  655.  p.  m.  ts. 

Humble  Worship. 

1  "^^7" HEN  before  thy  throne  we  kneel, 

¥  T     Fill'd  with  awe  and  holy  fear, 
Teach  us,  O  our  God,  to  feel 
All  thy  sacred  presence  near. 

2  Check  each  proud  and  wand' ring  thought, 
When  on  thy  great  name  we  call. 

Man  is  nought,  is  less  than  nought ; 
Thou,  our  God,  art  all  in  all. 

3  O  receive  the  praise  that  dares 
Seek  thy  heav'n-exalted  throne; 
Bless  our  offerings,  hear  our  pray'rs, 
Infinite  and  Holy  One  ! 

Hymn  656.  c.  m. 

After  Sermon. 
1      4   GAIN  our  oars  have  heard  the  voice, 


At  which  the  dead  shall  1 


ive: 


442  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

O  may  the  sound  our  hearts  rejoice, 
And  strength  immortal  give  ! 

2  And  have  we  heard  the  word  with  joy  ? 
And  have  we  felt  its  pow'r  ? 
To  keep  it  be  our  blest  employ, 
Till  Hfe's  concluding  hour. 

Hymn  657.  c.  m. 

After  Sermon, 

1  \  LMIGHTY  God,  thy  word  is  cast 
S\.  Like  seed  into  the  ground : 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heav'n  descend, 

And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Oft  us  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 

Thy  quick' ning  grace  bestow; 
That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  pow'r  may  know. 

Hymn  658.  p.  m.  7s. 

Benediction. 

1  IVrOW  may  he,  who  from  the  dead 
_L^     Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  King  and  Head, — 

All  our  souls  in  safely  keep. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 

What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 

And  preserve  us  day  and  night. 

Hymn  659.  p.  m.  8s&7s. 

Benediction. 

1   1V/3~AY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 
_LtJL  And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  holy  Spirit's  favour. 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  443 

Z  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

Hy:mn  660.  L.  M. 

At  the  Baptism  of  a  Child. 

1    nn  HIS  child  we  dedicate  to  tliee, 
JL     O  God  of  grace  and  purity  ! 
Sb.ield  it  from  sin  and  threat' ning  wrong, 
And  let  thy  love  its  life  prolong. 

3  O  may  thy  Spirit  gently  draw 
Its  willing  soul  to  keep  thy  law ! 
May  virtue,  piety,  and  truth 
Dawn  even  with  its  dawning  youth  ! 

3  We,  too,  before  thy  gracious  sight, 
Once  shard  the  blest  baptismal  rite; 
And  would  renew  its  solemn  vow 
With  love  and  thanks  and  praises  now. 

4  Grant  that  with  true  and  fiithful  heart 
We  still  may  act  the  Chrislian  part ; 
Cheer' d  by  each  promise  thou  hast  giv'n, 
And  lab' ring  for  the  prize  of  heav'n. 

Hymn  661.  c.  m. 

At  the  Close  of  the  Communion. 

1   ^r\  GOD,  accept  the  sacred  hour 
V^  Which  we  to  thee  have  giv'n ; 
And  let  this  hallow' d  scene  have  pow'r 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heav'n. 

3  Still  let  us  hold,  till  Ufe  departs, 
The  precepts  of  thy  Son; 
Nor  let  our  thoughtless,  thankless  hearts, 
Forget  what  he  has  done. 

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444  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  His  true  disciples  may  we  live, 
From  all  corruption  free; 
And  humbly  learn,  like  him,  to  give 
Our  pow'rs,  our  wills  to  thee. 

4  And  oft,  along  life's  dang' reus  way, 
To  smooth  our  passage  througii, 
Wilt  thou,  as  on  tliis  holy  day, 
For  us  this  scene  renew  ! 

Hymn  662.  l.  m. 

Morning  Hymn. 

1  /^  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
VX  The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise. 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 

To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies ; 

2  O  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 

Marcli  on  and  keep  my  heav'nly  way. 

3  Lord !  thy  commands  are  clear  and  pure, 

Enlight'ning  our  beclouded  eyes; 
Thy  threat' nings  just,  thy  promise  sure; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

4  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide. 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss. 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside, 

Are  faint  and  cold,  compar'd  with  this. 

Hymn  663.  p.  m.  ss. 

Morning  or  Evening. 

1     A  ^  ev'ry  day  thy  mercy  spares, 
-ljL  '^Vi]l  bring  its  trials  or  its  cares, 
O  Father,  till  my  life  shall  end. 
Be  thou  my  counsellor  and  friend ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  445 

Teach  mt;  thy  statutes  all  divine, 
And  let  t!iy  will  be  always  mine. 

2  When  each  day's  scenes  and  labours  close, 
And  weary' d  nature  seeks  repose ; 

With  pard  ning  mercy  richly  blest, 
Guard  ms,  my  Father,  while  I  rest : 
And  as  each  morning  sun  shall  rise, 

0  bad  me  onward  to  the  skies  ! 

3  And  at  my  life's  last  setting  sun, 

My  conflicts  o'er,  my  laboui's  done — 
Father,  thy  heav'nly  i-adiance  shed, 
To  cheer  and  bless  my  dying  bed ; 
And  from  death's  glooni  my  spirit  raise, 
To  see  thy  face  and  sing  thy  praise. 

Hymn  664.  s.  m. 

Evening. 

1  rjl  HE  day  is  pass'd  and  gone, 

_fl_     The  ev'ning  shades  appear  : 
O  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind. 

The  night  of  death  draws  near  ! 

2  I  lay  my  garments  by, 

Upon  my  bed  to  rest : 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  my  souJ 
Of  what  is  here  posse.ss'd. 

3  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  my  fears : 
Protect  and  guard  me,  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning-light  appears. 

4  And  when  my  days  are  pass'd. 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  may  I  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 


446  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  665.  r.  m.  7s. 

Safety  in  God.     Morning  or  Evening. 

1  TW^  MEY  who  on  the  Lord  rely, 

-SL     Safely  dwell/though  danger's  nigh. 
Lo,  his  shell' ring  wings  are  spread 
O'er  eitch  faithful  servant's  head. 

2  Vain  is  ev'ry  wily  snare; 
Christians  are  Jehovah's  care  : 
Harmless  flies  the  shaft  hy  day, 
Or  in  darkness  wings  its  way. 

3  When  they  wake,  or  when  they  sleep, 
God  in  safety  them  will  keep." 
Death  and  danger  may  be  near. 
Faith  and  love  have  nought  to  fear. 

Hymn  666.  p.  m.  7s. 

Evening  Hymn, 

IGHTY  God  !  another  day 
Me  hath  sped  along  my  way. 
Nearer  to  my  grave  I've  come, 
Nearer  to  mine  endless  home. 

2  Thanks  for  life's  extended  length, 
For  continued  health  and  strength, 
Food  and  raiment,  sun  and  air, 
Still  provided  by  thy  care; 

3  Powers  of  soul  and  body  still 
Guarded  from  each  threat'ning  ill; 
Friends  to  love,  and  good  to  do, 
Truth  to  seek,  and  heav'n  pursue. 

4  Gracious  God !  my  thanks  sincere 
Kindly  deign  in  heav'n  to  hear. 
Bid  them  gush,  full,  warm,  and  free, 
From  a  spirit  fill'd  with  thee. 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  447 

5  Round  me  close  the  shades  of  iiight ; 
Gird  me  with  thy  presence  bright. 
Darkness  comes  not  where  tliou  art : 
Dwell  thou  ever  in  my  heart ! 

Hymn  667.  p.  m.  ts. 

New-  Year, 

1  "V^7"HILE,  with  ceaseless  course,  the  suii 

Y  ¥      Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ! 
Fix'd  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below  : 
We  a  little  longer  wait ; 

But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies. 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts,  and  leaves  no  trace  behind : 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  stream. 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise ; 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive ; 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us,  henceforth,  how  to  hve 

With  eternity  in  view. 
Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old ; 

Grant  us.  Lord,  thy  peace  and  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 

May  wc  dwell  with  thee  above ! 


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Hymn  668.  cm. 

Sun,  stand  thou  still     Joshua  x.  12. 

TAND  still,  refulgent  orb  of  day  !" 
The  Jewish  victor  cries  : 


448  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

So  shall,  at  last,  an  angel  say, 
And  tear  It  from  the  skies. 

2  A.  flame,  intenser  than  the  sun, 

Shall  melt  his  golden  urn ; 
Time's  empty  glass  no  more  shall  run, 
Nor  human  years  return. 

3  Then,  with  immortal  splendour  bright, 

That  glorious  orb  shall  rise, 
Which  through  eternity  shall  light 
The  new-created  skies. 

4  His  moral  triiim[)hs  then  complete, 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  shall  place 

Before  his  heav'nly  Father's  seat 

The  heirs  of  life  and  grace. 

5  Unceasing  flows  the  mortal  tide ; 

Unceasing  let  it  flow  : 
If  thou,  O  Lord,  our  guard  and  guide, 
Wilt  dady  grace  bestow. 

6  Then,  sun  of  nature  !  roll  along 

And  bear  our  years  away : 
The  sooner  sliall  we  join  the  song 
Of  everlasting  day. 

HYxMN    669.    p.  M.  7r,. 
On  opening  a  Place  for  IVorship. 

1  "B~    ORD  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 

§   J    Here  a  house  of  pray' r  and  praise. 
Thou  thy  people's  heart  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  pray'r ! 

2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heav'nly  bread; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  bless' d, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

3  Here  to  thee  a  temple  stand, 
While  the  sea  shall  gird  the  land  ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  449 

Here  reveal  thy  mercy  sure, 
While  the  sun  aiid  moon  endure. 

4  Hallelujah  ! — earth  and  sky 
To  the  joyful  sound  reply ; 
Hallelujah  ! — hence  ascend 
Pray'r  and  praise,  till  time  shall  end. 

Hymn  670.  l.  m. 

Dedication  of  a  House  of  Worship, 

1  /^  BOW  thine  ear,  Eternal  One  ! 
V-r    On  thee  our  heart  adoring  calls  ; 
To  thee  the  foll'wers  of  thy  Son 

Have  rais'd,  and  now  devote  these  walls. 

2  Here  may  thine  honour  dwell ;  and  here 

As  incense,  let  thy  children's  pray'r, 
From  contrite  hearts,  and  lips  sincere, 
Rise  on  the  still  and  holy  air. 

3  Here  be  thy  praise  devoutly  sung ; 

Here  let  thy  truth  beam  forth  to  save, 
As  when  of  old  thy  Spirit  hung 

On  wings  of  light,  o'er  Jordan's  wave. 

4  And  when  the  lips,  that  with  thy  name 

Are  vocal 'now,  to  dust  shall  turn. 
On  others  may  devotion's  flame 
Be  kindled  here,  and  purely  burn. 

Hymn  671.  l.  m. 

At  the  Ordination  of  a  Minister. 

1  /^  THOU,  who  art  above  all  height ! 
VJ^   Our  God,  our  Father,  and  our  Friend ! 

Beneath  thy  throne  of  love  and  light, 
Let  thine  adoring  children  bend. 

2  We  join  in  praise,  that  here  is  set 

A  vine  that  by  thy  culture  grew ; 


450  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

We  join  in  pray'r,  tliat  thou  wouldst  wet 
Its  op'ning  loaves  with  heav'nly  dew. 

3  Since  thy  young  servant  now  hath  giv'n 
Himself^  his  pow'rs,  his  hopes,  liis  youth, 
To  tlie  great  cause  of  truth  and  heav'n. 
Be  thou  his  guide,  O  God  of  truth ! 

I  And  may  his  doctrines  drop  like  rain. 
His  speech  like  Hermon's  dew  distil, 
Till  green  fields  smile,  and  golden  grain, 
Ripe  for  the  harvest,  wait  thy  will. 

5  And  when  he  sinks  in  death, — by  care, 
Or  pain,  or  toil,  or  years  oppressed — 
O  God  !  remember  thou  our  pray'r, 
And  take  his  spirit  to  thy  rest. 

Hymn  67^.  c.  m. 

For  a  Meeting  of  Ministers. 

ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  us  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Our  solemn  charge  receive. 

'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 

And  fill'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 
Th'  account  to  render  there  : 

And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  fatJits, 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear? 

May  we,  that  Jesus  whom  we  preach, 

Our  own  Redeemer  see  ! 
And  watch  thou  dail}'-  o'er  our  souls, 

That  we  may  watch  for  thee. 


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additional  hymns.  451 

Hymn  673.  l.  m. 

Prayer  for  Ministers. 

1  iilATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
JO     Attentive  to  our  earnest  pray'r. 
We  plead  for  those,  who  plead  for  thee : 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be  ! 

2  How  great  their  work  !  how  vast  their  charge! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ! 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain ; 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal, 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyfid  sound ; 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  pow'r. 

^  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  cliains ; 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains ; 
Let  light  through  distant  rcalnis  be  spread. 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

Hymn  674.  p.  m.  ss  &  7s. 

Prayer  for  a  Congregation,  as  the  Lord^s  Vineyard, 

1    Cl^^  ^^^^  vineyard  thou  hast  planted, 
>3   God  of  mercy.  Lord  of  hosts  ! 
Let  thy  people's  pray'r  be  grantod — 
Keep  it  safe  from  h.ostile  boasts. 
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452  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hear,  O  hear  us,  when  we  pray — 
Keep  thy  vineyard  night  and  day ! 

2  Droopijig  plants  revive  and  nourish ; 

Let  them  thrive  beneath  thy  hand ; 
Let  the  weak  grow  strong  and  flourish, 

Blooming  fair  at  thy  command; 
Let  the  fruitful  yield  thee  more, 
Laden  with  a  plenteous  store. 

3  Further,  Lord,  be  thou  entreated ; 

Plant  the  barren  WEiste  around. 
Let  thy  work  be  tlius  completed, 

And  no  fruitless  spot  be  found. 
Let  the  earth  a  vineyard  be, 
Consecrated,  Lord,  to  thee. 

Hymn  675.  c.  m. 

Rememhrance  of  the  Creator  in  Youth. 

1   TN  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 
JL  In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  ago  arrive,  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb ; 

3  Remember  thy  Creator,  God ; 
For  him  thy  pow'rs  employ; 
Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope. 
Thy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  course 

Through  life's  uncertain  sea, 
Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 

The  path  of  heav'nly  truth  : 
The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 


ADDITION AJ,  HYAiNS..  453 

Hymjn  676.  p.  ]M.  10s  &  lis. 

Prayer  for  the  Aged. 

1  rri  HE  day  is  far  spent,  the  evening  is  nigh, 

JL     When  I  must  kiy  down  this  body  and  die  : 
Great  God  I  I  surrender  my  dust  to  thy  care; 
Do  thou  for  the  summons  my  spirit  prepare. 

2  The  hours  that  remam,  O  with  me  abide, 
And  in  the  dark  vale  of  deat'n  be  my  guide. 
Through  hfe's  weary  journey  thou  ever  wast  near* 
And  in  my  last  moments,  Lord,  for  me  appear. 

3  Though  rayless  the  night,  thougli  starless  the  sides, 
Exthiguish'd  all  light,  and  deatli  on  my  eyes; 

An  unclouded  morning  shall  rise  on  the  tomb. 
Before  whose  bright  dawning  shall  vanish  its  gloom. 

4  O  day  long  foretold,  v/hen  wilt  thou  appear  ? 
Thy  approach  I  behold  with  hope  and  with  fear. 
O  righteous  Judge,  spare  me;  from  sin  set  me  free- 
And  daily  prepare  mo  to  stand  before  thee ! 

Hymn  677.  l.  m. 

The  present  mordent,  that  of  Decision. 


'A 


T  ev'ry  momerit,  ev'ry  breath, 
Life  trembles  on  the  verge  of  death ; 


A  taper's  flame  that  upward  turns, 
While  downward  to  the  dust  it  burns, 

3  A  moment  usher'd  us  to  birth, 

Heirs  of  the  commonwealth  of  earth. 
Aloment  by  moment  years  are  past ; 
And  one,  ere  long,  will  be  our  last. 

3  'Twixt  that  which  struck  us  into  light, 
And  that  whicli  shall  eclipse  in  night, 
There  is  a  point  no  eye  can  see, 
Vet  hangs  on  it  eternity. 


454  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

4  God  for  our  portion  then  we  choose, 
Or  him  ungrateful  then  refuse. 
Where  is  that  point  of  wo  or  bliss  ? — 
Gone  by  ? — ^to  come  ? — no,  here, — 'tis  this. 

5  This  is  the  moment,  which  begins; 
Now,  let  us  cast  away  our  sins. 
This  is  the  moment ;  on  its  end. 
Will  pain  or  paradise  depend. 

6  The  past  is  fled,  the  future  not ; 
The  present  is  our  only  lot. 

O  God,  henceforth  our  hearts  incline, 
To  see  no  other  way  but  thine  ! 

Hymn  678.  l.  m. 

True  hngth  of  Life. 

1  T    IKE  shadows  gliding  o'er  the  plain, 
JLi    Or  clouds  that  roll  successive  on, 
Man's  busy  generations  pass, 

And  while  we  gaze,  their  forms  are  gone. 

2  "  He  lived — he  died  :"  behold  the  sum, 

Tile  abstract  ofth'  historian's  page! 
Alike  in  God's  all-seeing  eye, 

The  infant's  day,  the  patriarch's  age. 

3  O  Father  !  in  whose  mighty  hand 

The  boundless  years  and  ages  lie ; 
Teacli  us  the  boon  of  life  to  prize, 
And  use  the  moments  as  they  fly ; 

4  To  crowd  the  narrow  span  of  life 

With  wise  designs  and  virtuous  deeds : 
So  shall  we  wake  from  death's  dark  night, 
To  share  the  glory  that  succeeds. 

Hymn  ()79.  l.  m. 

"  Why  stand  ye  here  idleV^ 
1    r  I  ^  HE  God  of  glory  walks  his  round, 
-i-     From  day  to  day,  fi'om  year  to  year: 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  455 

And  warns  us  each  with  awful  sound, 
"No  longer  stand  ye  idle  here." 

2  *'Ye  whose  young  cheeks  are  rosy  brlglst, 

Whose  hands  are  strong,  whose  hearts  are  clear, 
Waste  not  of  hope  the  morning  light ! 
Ah,  fools !  why  stand  ye  idle  h>ere  ? 

3  "  O,  as  the  griefs  ye  would  assuage 

That  wait  on  life's  declming  year, 
Secure  a  blessing  for  your  age. 

And  work  your  Maker's  business  here. 

4  "  And  ye,  whose  locks  of  scanty  grey 

Foretell  your  latest  travail  near ; 
How  swiftly  fades  your  worthless  day ! 
And  stand  ye  yet  so  idle  here  1 

5  "  One  hour  remams,  there  is  but  one  ! 

But  many  a  shriek,  and  many  a  tear 
Through  bitter  years  the  guilt  must  moan 
Of  moments  lost  and  wasted  here  !" 

6  O  thou,  by  all  thy  works  ador'd. 

To  whom  the  sinner's  soul  is  dear, 
Recall  us  to  thy  vineyard.  Lord  ! 

And  grant  us  grace  to  please  thee  here ! 

Hymn  680.  p.  m.  us. 

''I  would  not  live  alwayJ^     Job  vii.  16. 

WOULD  not  live  alway  :  I  ask  not  to  stay. 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way. 

I  would  not  live  alway :  no,  welcome  the  tomb ; 

Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom. 

I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter' d  by  sm; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thankso^iving  with  penitent  tears. 
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456  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

3  Who,  who  would  hve  alway,  away  from  his  God,' 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  bUssful  abode? 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noon-tide  of  glory  eternally  reigns: 

4  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  soul. 

Hymn  681.  c.  m. 

Impatience  for  Death  sinful. 

1  1lj^7"HY  thus  impatient  to  be  gone  1 

V  V     Such  wishes  breathe  no  more  : 
Let  him  who  lock'd  thy  spirit  in, 
When  meet,  mibolt  the  door. 

2  Why  wouldst  tliou  snatch  the  victor's  palm, 

Before  the  conquest's  won? 
Or  wish  to  seize  th'  immortal  prize, 
Ere  yet  the  race  is  run '? 

3  Inglorious  wish,  to  haste  away 

And  leave  tiiy  work  undone  ! 
To  serve  thy  Lord,  will  please  no  less 
Than  praising  round  the  throne. 

4  Whilst  thou  art  standhig  in  the  field, 

For  bliss  thou' It  riper  grow : 
Then  wait  the  Lord's  appointed  time, 
Till  he  shall  bid  thee  go. 

Hymn  682.  l.  m. 

Death  of  the  Righteous. 
OW  bless' d  the  righteous,  when  he  dies! 
When  sinks  a  weary  soul  to  rest, 
How  mildly  beam  the  closing  eyes ! 
How  gCiitly  heaves  th'  expiring  breast ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYiMNlS.  457 

2  So  fades  a  summer' cloud  away  ; 

So  sinks  the  gale,  when  storms  are  o'er; 
So  gently  shuts  the  eye  of  day ; 
So  dies  a  wave  along  the  shore. 

3  A  holy  quiet  reigns  around, 

A  calm  which  life  nor  death  destroys : 
Nothing  disturhs  that  peace  profound, 
Which  his  unfetter  d  soul  enjoys. 

4  Farewell,  conflictmg  hopes  and  fears, 

Where  lights  and  shades  alternate  dwell ! 
How  bright  th'  unchanging  morn  appears ! 
Farewell,  inconstant  world,  farewell ! 

5  Life's  duty  done,  as  sinks  the  clay, 

Light  from  its  load  the  spirit  flies ; 
While  heaven  and  earth  combine  to  say, 
"How  bless' d  the  righteous,  when  he  dies  !' 

Hymn  683.   l.  m. 

Fear  of  Death  overcome. 

1  X  CANNOT  shun  the  stroke  of  death  :— 
X.  Lord,  help  me  to  surmount  the  fear ; 
That  when  I  must  resign  my  breath, 

Serene  my  summons  I  may  hear. 

2  'Tis  sin  gives  venom  to  the  dart : — 

In  me  let  ev'ry  sin  be  slain  ! 
From  secret  faults.  Lord,  cleanse  my  heart  j 
From  wilful  sins  my  hands  restrain. 

3  May  I,  my  God,  with  holy  zeal, 

Closely  the  ends  of  life  pursue ; 
Seek  thy  whole  pleasure  to  fulfil. 
And  honour  thee  in  all  I  do  ! 

4  Let  all  my  bliss  and  treasure  lie, 

Where  in  thy  light  I  light  shall  see : 
That  man  may  freely  dare  to  die. 
Who  longs  to  be  possess' d  of  thee. 


458  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

5  Say,  thou  art  mine,  and  chase  the  gloom 

Thick  hanging  o'er  the  vale  of  death  : 
Then  shall  I  fearless  meet  my  doom, 
And  as  a  victor  yield  my  breath. 

Hymn  684.  l.  m. 

Death,  a  blessing  to  the  Righteous. 

1  T^O  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die? 

.1-^   And  tim'rous  thoughts  our  minds  enslave? 
But  grace  can  raise  our  hopes  on  high, 
And  quell  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

2  Do  we  not  dwell  in  clouds  below, 

And  little  know  the  God  we  love  ? 
Why  should  we  like  this  twilight  so, 
When  'tis  all  noon  in  worlds  above? 

3  When  we  put  off  this  fleshly  load, 

We're  from  a  thousand  mischiefs  free; 
For  ever  present  with  our  God, 

Where  we  have  wish'd  and  long'd  to  be. 

4  No  more  shall  pride  or  passion  rise, 

Or  envy  fret,  or  malice  roar, 
Or  sorrow  mourn  with  downcast  eyes, 
And  sin  defile  our  eyes  no  more. 

6  'Tis  best,  'tis  infinitely  best, 

To  go  where  temi)ters  cannot  come ; 
Where  saints  and  angels,  ever  blest. 
Dwell  and  enjoy  their  heav'nly  home. 

6  O  for  the  mighty  help  of  God 

To  drive  my  fears  of  death  away, 
And  aid  me  through  this  darksome  road 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day  ! 

Hymn  685.  l.  m. 

Home  in  view. 
1      AS  when  the  weary  trav'Uer  gains 
JTJl   The  height  of  some  o'orlooking  hill, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  459 

His  heart  revives,  if  'cross  the  plains 
He  eyes  his  home,  though  distant  still : 

2  Thus,  when  the  Christian  pilgrim  views, 

By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies, 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  The  thought  of  home  his  spirit  cheers ; 

No  more  he  grieves  for  troubles  past; 
Nor  any  future  trial  fears. 
So  he  may  safe  arrive  at  last. 

4  Father !  on  thee  out  hopes  we  stay, 

To  lead  us  on  to  thine  abode  : 
Assur'd  thy  love  will  far  o'erpay 
The  hardest  labours  of  the  road. 

Hymn  686.  l.  m. 

At  the  Funeral  of  the  Righteous. 

1  I"  TNVEIL  thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb  ! 

\J    Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust ; 
And  give  these  sacred  relics  room 
To  slumber  in  thy  silent  dust. 

2  No  pain,  no  grief,  no  anxious  fear 

Invade  thy  bounds ;  no  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here. 
While  angels  watch  its  soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ;  God's  dying  Son 

Pass'd  through  the  grave  and  bless' d  the  bed. 
Then  rest,  dear  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break  and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break,  sacred  morning,  from  the  skies ! 

Then,  cloth' d  anew  in  bright  array. 
Immortal  form  !  to  life  arise. 

And  swell  tlie  song  of  endless  day. 


460  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  687.  r.  m.  ts. 

At  a  Funer'ol. 

1  ^~^  LAY  to  clay,  and  dust  to  dust ! 
\_y    Let  them  mingle — for  they  must ! 
Give  to  earth  the  earthly  clod, 

For  the  spirit's  fled  to  God. 

2  Upward  let  us  turn  our  view; 
Peace  is  there  and  comfort  too : 
There  shall  those  we  love  be  found, 
Tracing  joy's  eternal  round. 

Hymn  688.  p.  m.  m. 

The  happy  Dead. 

1  XXATIK  !  a  voice  divides  the  sky  : — 
JL_L  Happy  are  the  faithful  dead ! 

In  the  Lord  who  sweetly  die, 

They  from  all  tlicir  toils  are  freed  ! 

Tliem  the  Spirit  hatii  declar'd 
Blest,  unutterably  blest. 

Jesus  is  their  great  reward  : 
Jesus  is  their  endless  rest. 

2  Who  can  now  lament  the  lot 

Of  a  saint  in  Christ  deccas'd? 
Let  the  worhl  that  knows  us  not, 

Call  us  boneless  and  unbless'd. 
When  from  flesh  the  spirit  freed 

Hastens  homeward  to  return ; 
Mortals  cry,  "A  man  is  dead  !  " 

Anffels  sino^,  "A  child  is  born ! " 

3  Born  into  the  world  above, 

They  our  happy  brother  greet ; 
Bear  him  to  the  throne  of  love, 

Place  him  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 
Jesus  smiles,  and  says,  "Well  done, 

Good  and  faithful  servant  thou  ! 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  461 

Enter  and  receive  thy  crown  ; 
Reign  with  me  triumphant  now  ! " 

Hymn  689.  s.  m. 

The  issues  of  Life  and  Death. 

1  ^  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
V>r    Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 
'Twere  vain,  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh, 
'Tis  not,  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  Hfe  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death,  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath. 
O  what  appalling  horrors  hang 
Around  "the  second  death  !  " 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun ; 
Lest  we  be  banish' d  from  thy  face 
And  utterly  undone. 

Hymn  690.  p.  m.  ss  &7s. 

The  final  Judgment. 

GREAT  God !  what  do  1  see  and  hear! 
The  end  of  things  created  ! 
The  Judge  of  mankind  doth  appear, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated  ! 
The  trumpet  sounds  !  the  graves  restore 
The  dead  which  they  contain' d  before  ! 
Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  him  ! 


462  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Hymn  691.  c.  m. 

The  Last  Account. 

1  rri  FIE  time  draws  near,  when  thou,  my  soul, 

JL     Thy  last  account  must  give ; 
When  thy  whole  hfe  shall  be  survey'd 
By  him  who  bade  thee  live 

2  How  many  talents,  O  my  God  ! 

Hast  thou  bestow' d  on  me  ! 
But  yet  how  few  can  there  be  found 
Devoted,  Lord,  to  thee  ! 

3  My  health,  my  time,  my  worldly  store, 

And  thy  more  precious  word, 
The  talents  are  for  which  I  must 
Account  to  thee,  my  Lord. 

4  Much  of  my  time,  alas  !  I've  lost, 

And  much  have  I  mispent : 
How  careless  of  my  grand  concern  ! 
On  trifles  how  intent ! 

5  O  may  the  slothful  servant's  doom, 

My  holy  care  excite ! 
Each  talent  may  I  well  improve. 
And  in  thy  work  delight ! 

Hymn  692.  p.  m.  ss  &  fs. 

Expectation  of  Judgment. 

1  /^   GOD,  mine  inmost  soul  convert ! 
V>^  And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress. 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate ; 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

2  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  tlmt  tromei^dous  day, 

When  thou  witli  clouds  shalt  come 


ADDITIONAL    IIYJJNS.  463 

To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  I  be  there 
To  meet  a  joyfid  doom  ? 

3  Be  this  my  one  great  bus'ness  here. 
With  serious  industry  and  fear 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure  ; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

4  Then,  O  my  God,  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale,  to  live 

And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight. 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight 

And  everlasting  love. 

Hymn  693.  l.  m. 

The  Last  Day. 

1  fTlHAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day, 

JB..     When  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away, 
What  pow'r  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day  ? 

2  When  shriv'lling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heav'ns  together  roll ; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead : 

3  Lord  !  on  that  day,  that  wrathful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay. 
Be  thou  the  trembling  simiers  stay, 
Though  heav'n  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Hymn  694.  c.  m. 

The  Last  Harvest. 
1    r  1 1  HE  angel  comes,  he  comes  to  reap 
J.     The  harvest  of  the  Lord  ! 
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464  ADDITIONAL  HYMNS. 

O'er  all  the  earth,  with  fatal  sweep, 
Wide  waves  his  flaming  sword. 

2  And  who  are  they,  in  sheaves  to  bide 

The  fire  of  vengeance  bound  'l 
The  tares,  whose  rank  luxuriant  pride 
Chok'd  the  fair  crop  around. 

3  And  who  are  they,  reserv'd  in  store 

God's  treasure-house  to  fill? 
The  wheat,  a  hundred  fold  that  bore 
Amid  surrounding  ill. 

4  O  King  of  mercy  !  grant  us  pow'r 

The  fiery  wrath  to  flee  ! 
In  thy  destroying  angel's  hour, 
O  gather  us  to  thee  ! 

Hymn  695.  l.  m. 

Preparation  for  Heaven. 

1  TXEAV'N  is  a  place  of  rest  from  sin : 
JLX  But  all  who  liope  to  enter  there, 
Must  here  that  holy  course  begin. 

Which  shall  their  souls  for  rest  prepare. 

2  Clean  hearts,  O  God,  in  us  create ; 

Right  spirits.  Lord,  in  us  renew : 
Commence  we  now  that  higher  state, 
Now  do  thy  will  as  angels  do. 

3  In  Jesus'  footsteps  may  we  tread, 

Learn  ev'ry  lesson  of  his  love; 
And  be  from  grace  to  glory  led. 

From  heav'n  below  to  heav'n  above. 


H 


Hymn  696.  p.  m.  ss  &  7s. 

Peace  and  Glory  of  Heaven. 

EAR  what  God  the  Lord  hath  spoken 
O  my  people,  faint  and  few, 


ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  465 

Comfortless,  afflicted,  broken — 

Fair  abodes  I  build  for  you. 
Scenes  of  heartfelt  tribulation 

Shall  no  more  perplex  your  ways : 
You  shall  name  your  walls  salvation, 

And  your  gates  shall  all  be  praise. 

There,  like  streams  that  feed  the  garden, 

Pleasures  without  end  shall  flow ; 
For  the  Lord,  your  faith  rewarding, 

All  his  bounty  shall  bestow. 
Still  in  undisturb'd  possession. 

Peace  and  righteousness  shall  reign  : 
Never  shall  you  feel  oppression, 

Hear  the  voice  of  war  again. 

Ye,  no  more  your  suns  descending, 

Waning  moons  no  more  shall  see ; 
But  your  griefs  for  ever  ending. 

Find  eternal  rest  in  me. 
God  shall  rise,  and  shuiing  o'er  you. 

Change  to  day  the  gloom  of  night: 
He,  the  Lord,  shall  be  your  glory, 

God  your  everlasting  hght. 

Hymn  697.  c.  m. 

The  Heavenly  Jeinisalem. 
ERUSALEM  !  my  happy  home  ! 


J 


Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labours  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee  ? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heav'n-built  walls 

And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Tiiy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 

3  There  happier  bow'rs  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know. 


466  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

Bless' d  seats  !  through  rude  an    stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

4  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  wo? 

.  Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

5  Apostles,  prophets,  martyrs  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand ; 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

6  Jerusalem  !  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee. 
Then  shall  my  labours  have  an  end, 
When  I  th-  joy:  shall  see. 

Hymn  698.  p.  m.  ts, 

Revelation  vii.  9 — 17. 

1  '\WrHU  are  these  in  bright  array  ? 

¥  i  This  innumerable  throng. 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 
"Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 
Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain. 

New  dominion  ev'ry  hour." 

2  Tliese  through  fiery  trials  trod ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came : 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  his  eternal  name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  ev'ry  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  : 


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ADDITIONAL    HYMNS.  467 

Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead. 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  their  tears. 

Hymn  699.  p.  m.  ss. 

Foretaste  of  Heaven. 

HAT  must  it  be  to  dwell  above, 
At  God's  right  hand,  where  Jesus  reigns, 
Since  the  sweet  earnest  of  his  love 

O'erwhelms  us  on  these  earthly  plains ! 
No  heart  can  think,  no  tongue  explain, 
What  bliss  it  is  with  Christ  to  reign. 

When  sin  no  more  obstructs  our  sight, 
When  sorrow  pains  our  hearts  no  more, 

How  shall  we  view  the  Prmce  of  light. 
And  all  his  works  of  grace  explore ! 

What  heights  and  depths  of  love  divine 

Will  there  through  endless  ages  shine  ! 

This  is  the  heav'n  I  long  to  know : 
For  this  with  patience  I  would  wait, 

Till,  wean'd  from  earth  and  all  below, 
I  mount  to  my  celestial  seat, 

And  wave  my  palm,  and  wear  my  crown, 

And  with  the  elders  cast  them  down. 


Hymn  700.  cm. 

Re-union  of  the  Good  in  Heaven, 

LEST  hour,  when  virtuous  friends  shall  meet. 
Their  earthly  sorrows  o'er; 
And  with  celestial  welcome  greet, 


B 


On  an  immortal  shore  ! 


468  ADDITIONAL    HYMNS. 

2  Tho  parcMt  fiiius  bis  long-lost  child; 

Brothers  on  brothers  gaze  : 
The  tear  of  resignation  mild 
Is  chiuig'd  to  joy  and  praise. 

3  Each  tender  tie,  dissolv'd  with  j-aiii, 

With  endless  bliss  is  crownM. 
All  that  was  dead,  revives  again ; 
All  that  was  lost,  is  found. 

4  And  while  remembrance,  ling'ring  still, 

I) laws  joy  from  sorrowing  houis  : 
New  j)rospects  rise,  new  pleasures  fdl 
The  soul's  expanding  pow'rs. 

5  Congenial  minds,  array'd  in  light, 

High  thoughts  shall  interchange ; 
Nor  cease,  with  ever-new  delight. 
On  wings  of  love  to  range. 

6  Their  Father  marks  the  gen'rous  flanic 

And  looks  complacent  down  : 
The  smile,  that  owns  their  filial  claim, 
Is  their  immortal  crown. 


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